Types of Abuse
This form of abuse involves hitting, slapping, or choking an intimate partner.
What is physical abuse?
This percentage of murders of women globally are committed by intimate partners.
What is 38%?
Substance abuse and social isolation are examples of these.
What are risk factors for domestic violence?
Domestic violence costs the U.S. this amount annually, considering healthcare and legal expenses.
What is $5.8 billion?
This 1994 legislation is a critical part of the U.S. response to domestic violence.
What is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?
This abuse type aims to control a victim through emotional manipulation and isolation.
What is emotional/psychological abuse?
In the U.S., this percentage of men report experiencing severe domestic violence
What is 1 in 9 men?
Having strong social support and access to legal protections are examples of these.
What are protective factors for domestic violence?
Domestic violence cases increase the burden on these systems, including shelters and law enforcement.
What are social services and the legal system?
This type of policy ensures prosecution continues even if the victim withdraws their statement.
What is a no-drop prosecution policy?
Victims of this type of abuse may suffer reproductive health issues and are often too afraid to report it.
What is sexual abuse?
On average, this many people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.
What is 20 people per minute?
This norm plays a significant role in perpetuating domestic violence, especially against women.
What are traditional gender norms?
This long-term mental health condition is common among victims of physical abuse.
What is PTSD?
Studies have shown that this legal action reduces repeat offenses in domestic violence cases.
What is mandatory arrest?
An abuser might control their victim's finances, preventing them from accessing money or employment.
What is financial abuse?
Indigenous women experience intimate partner violence at this percentage over their lifetime.
What is 84%?
People who grow up in homes where domestic violence occurs are at higher risk due to this factor
What is exposure to violence?
Victims may suffer these long-term physical effects, including chronic pain or permanent injuries.
What are long-term health conditions?
These legal documents prevent abusers from coming near their victims and are critical for safety.
What are protective or restraining orders?
When victims are cut off from friends, family, or social support networks, it is referred to as this.
What is social isolation?
Domestic violence accounted for this percentage of violent crime reported to law enforcement in 2020.
What is 21%?
Education and awareness can help reduce domestic violence by promoting this key social value.
What is gender equality?
These individuals often experience increased rates of depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal.
Who are victims of domestic violence?
This system faces strain from domestic violence cases, increasing demand for emergency room visits.
What is the healthcare system?