Acid Violence
Acid violence is a form of premeditated violence, usually against women, involving throwing corrosive acid at the face of the victim. The intent behind the attacks is to permanently scar and disfigure. Acid violence rarely kills but always destroys lives, often young lives.
Survivors of an acid attack, even if they are able to get good and prompt medical attention, will for the rest of their lives be confronted with permanent scarring and disfigurement. All too often they then have to cope with social isolation and ostracism which further undermines their self-esteem and confidence. Therefore, the trauma is not only physical, as the brutal injuries incurred resort to relentless psychological, social, and emotional distress.
ASTI is committed to helping those who survive the experience of an acid attack.
