Though we know it is wrong and the media is littered with shocking anti-abuse PSAs, domestic violence is ever-prevalent in our society. Finally, after ten months of silence, pop star Rihanna talks about domestic violence; specifically the abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. She follows a long line of female celebrities to openly speak about domestic violence.
Click through this cluster to be shocked and disturbed by violent and abusive imagery (some of it sickeningly glamorized) and hope that one day the reality of such representations will be but a memory.
23 Abusive Representations
From Rihanna's Bruised Face as Art to Violent Anti-Drug Abuse PSAs:
Marissa Liu — Nov 4, 2009 — Social Good
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Celebs Photoshopped For Domestic Violence
New Women's Aid Campaign
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Awareness Shocktography
Nils Vilnis' Domestic Violence Set for Amnesty International
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Glamorized Editorial Violence
Vogue Hommes Int'l Gets into Shocktography With Lara St
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Fashionable Domestic Abuse
Bruno Dayan Gives a Chic Twist to a Violent Issue
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Visually Disturbing PSAs
Juvenile Protective Association Ads Show Effect of Verbal Abuse
16
Glamorizing Violence
Obscure Roller Derbies Taking Off in UK
15
Anti-Child Abuse Awareness
Children's Underwear in Lingerie Section
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Teen Domestic Violence Forums
MTV's “Chris Brown and Rihanna: Love in Trouble”
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Hitting With Words
Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse
12
Domestic Violence Ads
City of Hope
11
Glamorizing Violence Against Males
Men Get Manhandled by Women for Alley Cat Magazine
10
Shocking Anti-Drug Abuse Ads
Barnardo's 'Break the Cycle' Campaign
9
Anti-Abuse Beauty Kits
City of Hope Women's Shelter 'It's Time You Spoke'
8
Abused Women as Dolls
Dar Al Amal Public Awareness Ad
7
Shocking Teen Abuse PSAs
DoSomething.org Uses Police Report Notes From Rihanna Case
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Adults With Childhood Abuse
ASCA PSAs Show the Need for Counseling
5
Humans To Depict Animal Abuse II
RSPCA in Australia Gets Ugly
4
Interactive Anti-Abuse Games
'Missing' Teaches Kids About Online Predators
3
Abuse Memorial Markers
The Children, Youth and Family Department Advertisment is Thought-Provoking
2
Shocking Domestic Violence PSAs
Keira Knightley Headlines Disturbing Women's Aid Film
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Domestic Violence Detectors
Doctors Use Artificial Intelligence for Physical Abuse Diagnosis
Related Ideas
Youth Shockvertising II
CONCEPT 'Don't Lose Control' Child Abuse Ad
Glow in The Dark Ads
Child Abuse Ads Show Hidden Images
Sinister Fantasies
Justin Monroe Goes ‘Down the Rabbit Hole' with Dickinson & Lepore
Dolce & Gabbana Gets Overly Sexual in New Controversial Ads
Violent Advertising
Amnesty International Furious at Dolce & Gabbana Ad
Battered Pinup Girls
Memphis Roller Derby Calendar 2008
Celebs Photoshopped For Domestic Violence
New Women's Aid Campaign
Glamorized Editorial Violence
Vogue Hommes Int'l Gets into Shocktography With Lara St
Space-Age Fashion Photography
Futuristic Chic in 2009 Vogue Italia ‘Evolution'
Powerful PSAs
Sexual Abuse
Cattle Branding Kids
Shocking Ads Portray Impact of Child Abuse
Animal Skin
Dolce & Gabbana Suggest Stamped Zebra and Panther Will be Hot
Taboo Fashion Editorials
‘Dogging' by Steven Meisel in V Magazine (NSFW)
Disturbing Fashion Photography
‘The Blood Show' by Kattaca
High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
Underwater Fashion Photography
Cruisin' With Kirsty in V Magazine
Aggressive Affair Editorials (NSFW)
‘All or Nothing' in Vogue Nippon Builds on Lesbian
Disturbing Anti-Drug Ads
Montana Meth Project
Visually Disturbing PSAs
Juvenile Protective Association Ads Show Effect of Verbal Abuse
28 Anti-Abuse Ad Campaigns
Empowering Chris Brown and Rihanna to Break the Violent Cycle
15 Scary Incentives to Drive Safely
From Gruesome Drunk Driving PSAs to Trippy Driving Virals
15 Consequences of Drinking
From Dakota Fanning's Booze-Aided Clairvoyance to Drunk Driving
15 Shocking Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns
Rollerblading in the Buff
"Earth Friend Gen" Raises Awareness
Anti-Child Abuse Awareness
Children's Underwear in Lingerie Section
Fashion Photography Bibles
S Magazine Is All About Sexy, Stylish Photoshoots
Moantastic Photography
Carioca Studio Brings out the OHs and AHs in Print Ads
Teen Domestic Violence Forums
MTV's “Chris Brown and Rihanna: Love in Trouble”
Hitting With Words
Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse
28 Tabloid + Paparazzi Innovations
Is Celebsession Enabling Chris Brown + Christian Bale?
Party-Girl Editorials
‘Lara by Night' Makes Cigarettes Look Fashionable in Vogue Paris
Anti-Drug Wax Exhibition in Moscow
Quirky Fashion Photography
Bizarre Photos Without Torsos by Annie Collinge
Prestigious Charity Rings
Celebs Sport Bulgari Silver for 'Save the Children'
Domestic Violence Ads
City of Hope
Glamorizing Violence Against Males
Men Get Manhandled by Women for Alley Cat Magazine
Movie Ratings on Foreheads
Domestic Violence Ads
Locker Room Fantasy Editorials
Lara & Natasha Work It Out in V Magazine
Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Snoop Dogg Invites Chris Brown and Rihanna on His Talk Show
Middle East Fashion Photography
Istanbul by W Magazine with Lara Stone
Fake Editorials for Awareness
APAV Anti-Domestic Abuse Campaign
Aquatic Fashion Photography
VMan Goes 'In Deep' For Men's Spring
Computers For Guns: Mexico City's Plan To Curb Violence
Theatrical Editorials
Vogue Paris Features One Model as Different Characters
Gender-Bending Ads
The West Australian Newspaper Depicts Man Giving Birth
Using Fashion Photography for Peace
‘Statement Girl' in Tush Magazine
Fan-Created Canvas
Paintings of the Stars, From Rihanna to Robert Pattinson
Real-Life Video Games
‘Bike Hero'
Faux Child Billboards
Australian ‘Stop Child Abuse Now' Campaign From JWT
Controversial Crystals
Domestic Violence Collection
Child-Safe Google Searches
KidRex.org Lets Children Surf Without Risk of Finding Bad Content
Anti-Abuse Beauty Kits
City of Hope Women's Shelter 'It's Time You Spoke'
Drug Addicts As Animals
Spoof Wildlife Doc as Viral Anti-Drug Ad
Presidential Manicures
Rihanna Rocks Obama's Face on Her Fingernails
Controversial Domestic Violence Campaigns
The Family Place
Collaborative Music Videos
Rihanna and Justin Timberlake Team Up in ‘Rehab'
Abused Women as Dolls
Dar Al Amal Public Awareness Ad
Faking Fatal Crashes
Thai Police Use Macabre Anti-Drunk Driving Sculptures
Fashionable Outdoor Roller Rinks
Preen Blades at Nokia Skate Almighty
Shocking Teen Abuse PSAs
DoSomething.org Uses Police Report Notes From Rihanna Case
Adults With Childhood Abuse
ASCA PSAs Show the Need for Counseling
Frightening Food Safety Ads
Parents and Kids Should watch Out for the Scorpion in the Burger
Celebrity Raingear
Rihanna Umbrellas for Spring 2008
Awareness For Signs of Sexual Abuse
'Open Your Mouth' PSA
Hangover Cure Ads
The Delish Convenience Store Cures What Ales You
Caution Tape News Tickers
Lee Waters' Hard-Hitting Drunk Driving Campaign for MADD
Awareness Ads with Punch
The Cowards' Show Against Domestic Violence
Interactive Anti-Abuse Games
'Missing' Teaches Kids About Online Predators
Roller Derby
Where Else Can You Wear Makeup + A Skirt And Kick The Crap Out Of People?
Roller Disco on the Rise
Fun & Friction Burns
Cage-Fighting Children
School Uses Controversial Gladiator-Inspired Conflict Resolution
Trash Bag Ads
The New Philippine National Nutrition Ads Encourages You to Stay Away from Trash
Shocking Domestic Violence PSAs
Keira Knightley Headlines Disturbing Women's Aid Film
Beating Up Children to Get Dates
Odd Viral Encourages Fake Violence Against Kids