October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the serious issue of domestic violence and abuse. Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which one person seeks to control and dominate another through physical, emotional, or psychological means. It affects people of all genders, ages, races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
WHAT TO DO?
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available to help.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to provide support and information.
THE NUMBERS
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
IN THE WORKPLACE
44% of full-time employed adults in the US reported experiencing the effect of domestic violence in their workplace; 21% identified themselves as victims of intimate partner violence.
Domestic Violence Statistics – The Hotline. (2023, July 4). The Hotline.
https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/
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