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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Domestic Violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. I personally wanted to bring awareness to this ugly tragedy. So here are some facts, and information on domestic violence, to keep you in the “know”.
FACTS

  • #1 FACT: Most domestic violence incidents are never reported.
  • 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.
  • Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, income, or other factors.
  • Women and men can be victims of domestic violence.`
  • More than 60% of domestic violence incidents happen at home
  • Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families
  • Women ages 18 to 34 are at greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence.
  • More than 4 million women experience physical assault and rape by their partners.
  • In 2 out of 3 female homicide cases, females are killed by a family member or intimate partner.

Here are some possible warning signs that a partner is abusive or could become abusive from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Monitors what you’re doing all the time, checks your phone, texts, calls or email
  • Decides things for you that you should be allowed to decide (like what to wear or eat)
  • Isolates you from friends and family
  • Humiliates you in front of others
  • Controls how you spend your money
  • Downplays your feelings or your fears, calls you “crazy” or “overly-dramatic”
  • Forces you to have sex against your will
  • Threatens to harm himself or herself when upset with you
  • Threatens to hurt you, your children, or pets
  • Hurts you (by hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, punching, slapping, kicking, or biting)

Help change the facts. Speak up, speak out, and make a difference for victims of domestic violence.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: A confidential, free, 24-hour hotline for victims
LoveIsRespect: A confidential, free, 24-hour hotline to help teens
The U.S. Office for Victims of Crime: Offers a state-by-state breakdown of available legal and financial assistance for victims of crimes
WomensLaw.org: Offers a tool to find shelters and/or legal help in your area

http://www.safehorizon.org/page/domestic-violence-statistics–facts-52.html

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