Types
This type of domestic violence involves hitting, slapping, or using physical force against a partner
What is physical abuse?
These visible marks on the body, such as bruises or cuts, may indicate physical abuse.
What are injuries?
This term began to gain prominence in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. It describes physical, emotional, or psychological abuse directed at a partner in an intimate relationship.
What is domestic violence?
According to the CDC, approximately this percentage of women in the U.S. experience physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime.
What is 1 in 4 women? (25%)
This national hotline provides 24/7 support for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
What is the National Domestic Violence Hotline?
This type of domestic violence involves using words to harm, intimidate, or control a partner, often through threats or insults.
What is verbal abuse?
This common tactic involves a partner constantly checking on or limiting a person's movements and social interactions.
What is controlling behavior?
Domestic Violence Awareness Month was first observed in this month in 1987
What is October?
Research shows that this percentage of domestic violence victims experience multiple incidents over time
What is about 75%?
Many organizations offer these sessions to help survivors talk about their experiences and feelings.
What are therapy sessions?
This type of domestic violence includes any unwanted sexual contact or coercion by a partner
What is sexual abuse?
Feelings of worthlessness or extreme sadness can be signs of this type of psychological abuse.
What is emotional abuse?
This type of facility, often established in the late 20th century, provides a safe place for individuals escaping domestic violence.
What is a domestic violence shelter?
This percentage of men in the U.S. report experiencing severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime.
What is 1 in 7 men?
These trained individuals work to support victims in navigating legal and social services.
Who are domestic violence advocates?
In this form of domestic violence, one partner controls the other’s access to money or financial resources.
What is financial abuse?
If a person is frequently cut off from family and friends by their partner, this is a sign of what kind of abuse?
What is social isolation?
In 2006, this campaign, focusing on the prevalence of violence against women, was launched by the UN and is recognized globally
What is the "UNITE to End Violence Against Women" campaign?
Studies show that only about this percentage of domestic violence incidents are reported to the police.
What is 20%?
These gatherings provide a space for survivors to share experiences and support one another in their healing journeys
What are peer support groups?
This modern form of domestic violence includes using technology to stalk, harass, or control a partner’s online activities.
What is digital abuse?
This term describes a form of psychological manipulation where an abuser makes their victim question their own reality or perceptions, often leading to confusion and self-doubt.
What is gaslighting?
This U.S. law, passed in 1994, aimed to protect women from domestic violence and provide funding for shelters.
What is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?
Approximately this percentage of children are exposed to domestic violence in their homes, according to various studies
What is 1 in 15 children?
This is a personalized strategy developed with a professional to help victims escape dangerous situations safely.
What is a safety plan?