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The Facts on Domestic, Dating and Sexual Violence
Domestic, dating and sexual violence are costly and pervasive problems in this country, causing victims, as well as witnesses and bystanders, in every community to suffer incalculable pain and loss. In addition to the lives taken and injuries suffered, partner violence shatters the sense of well-being that allows people to thrive. It also can cause health problems that last a lifetime, and diminish children’s prospects in school and in life. The United States has made progress in the last few decades in addressing this violence, resulting in welcome declines1 – but there is more work to do to implement the strategies that hold the most promise. These include teaching the next generation that violence is wrong, training more health care providers to assess patients for abuse, implementing workplace prevention and victim support programs, and making services available to all victims including immigrants and children who witness violence. Prevalence of Domestic Violence in the United States On average more than three women a day are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the United States. In 2005, 1,181 women were murdered by an intimate partner. In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data collected in 2005 that finds that women experience two million injuries from intimate partner violence each year. Nearly one in four women in the United States reports experiencing violence by a current or former spouse or boyfriend at some point in her life. Women are much more likely than men to be victimized by a current or former intimate partner. Women are 84 percent of spouse abuse victims and 86 percent of victims of abuse at the hands of a boyfriend or girlfriend and about three-fourths of the persons who commit family violence are male. Violence and Teens Approximately one in three adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner – a figure that far exceeds victimization rates for other types of violence affecting youth. Violence and Children 15.5 million children in the United States live in families in which partner violence occurred at least once in the past year, and seven million children live in families in which severe partner violence occurred. More information can be found at the link below: http://endabuse.org/content/action_center/detail/754 Real love doesn't hurt! Stop the violence now  |
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Thanks for posting this C...
Many don't know just how bad it is. Or they are afraid to get involved! |
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Edited by
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Sat 10/10/09 02:14 PM
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Thanks for posting this C... Many don't know just how bad it is. Or they are afraid to get involved! I'm a survivor, so I know how bad this can get T. I hope it will help someone. |
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Yes ma'am I am as well!
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Edited by
Dancere
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I'd add that, abuse begins subtly w/ psychological tactics almost undetectable. Pay attention!
We do teach folks how we'll be treated. The real key is detecting those first sproutings on the branch and nipping it in the bud! When someone shows you WHO and HOW they are? Believe them the first time! Then, get out; run for your life! It WILL ramp up like a wildfire! GET OUT!!! |
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The Facts on Domestic, Dating and Sexual Violence Domestic, dating and sexual violence are costly and pervasive problems in this country, causing victims, as well as witnesses and bystanders, in every community to suffer incalculable pain and loss. In addition to the lives taken and injuries suffered, partner violence shatters the sense of well-being that allows people to thrive. It also can cause health problems that last a lifetime, and diminish children’s prospects in school and in life. The United States has made progress in the last few decades in addressing this violence, resulting in welcome declines1 – but there is more work to do to implement the strategies that hold the most promise. These include teaching the next generation that violence is wrong, training more health care providers to assess patients for abuse, implementing workplace prevention and victim support programs, and making services available to all victims including immigrants and children who witness violence. Prevalence of Domestic Violence in the United States On average more than three women a day are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the United States. In 2005, 1,181 women were murdered by an intimate partner. In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data collected in 2005 that finds that women experience two million injuries from intimate partner violence each year. Nearly one in four women in the United States reports experiencing violence by a current or former spouse or boyfriend at some point in her life. Women are much more likely than men to be victimized by a current or former intimate partner. Women are 84 percent of spouse abuse victims and 86 percent of victims of abuse at the hands of a boyfriend or girlfriend and about three-fourths of the persons who commit family violence are male. Violence and Teens Approximately one in three adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner – a figure that far exceeds victimization rates for other types of violence affecting youth. Violence and Children 15.5 million children in the United States live in families in which partner violence occurred at least once in the past year, and seven million children live in families in which severe partner violence occurred. More information can be found at the link below: http://endabuse.org/content/action_center/detail/754 Real love doesn't hurt! Stop the violence now 
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Many womens shelter take donations of clothes and household items. They also have volenteer programs. It is a worthy donation....
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I'd add that, abuse begins subtly w/ psychological tactics almost undetectable. Pay attention! We do teach folks how we'll be treated. The real key is detecting those first sproutings on the branch and nipping it in the bud! When someone shows you WHO and HOW they are? Believe them the first time! Then, get out; run for your life! It WILL ramp up like a wildfire! GET OUT!!! very true Dancere |
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Yes ma'am I am as well! 
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Many womens shelter take donations of clothes and household items. They also have volenteer programs. It is a worthy donation.... I volunteered for 6 years after my divorce and I still donate everything to them. Good point. Glad you mentioned it! |
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Many womens shelter take donations of clothes and household items. They also have volenteer programs. It is a worthy donation.... very worthy I have given help in the past with clothing and personal items |
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Many womens shelter take donations of clothes and household items. They also have volenteer programs. It is a worthy donation.... I volunteered for 6 years after my divorce and I still donate everything to them. Good point. Glad you mentioned it!
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Edited by
heartSoul
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Sat 10/10/09 02:23 PM
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Thanks for posting this C... Many don't know just how bad it is. Or they are afraid to get involved! I'm a survivor, so I know how bad this can get T. I hope it will help someone. Sorry to hear...
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Thanks for posting this C... Many don't know just how bad it is. Or they are afraid to get involved! I'm a survivor, so I know how bad this can get T. I hope it will help someone. Sorry to hear... Thank you
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I'm a survivor, so I know how bad this can get T. I hope it will help someone. I am also... Many of us are ...  Hence, the HUGELY high statistics! ...   ... Sisters in arms ...  ... ...
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I'm a survivor, so I know how bad this can get T. I hope it will help someone. I am also... Many of us are ... Hence, the HUGELY high statistics! ... ... Sisters in arms ... ... ...
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I'm a survivor, so I know how bad this can get T. I hope it will help someone. I am also... Many of us are ... Hence, the HUGELY high statistics! ... ... Sisters in arms ... ... ...
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