Statistics

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  Do Domestic Violence Statistics Matter?

  The role of numbers and stories to raise awareness | In June, the National Network to End Domestic Violence released the findings of its one-night annual census from S... read more

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  How To Spot Faulty Statistics

  Five questions to ask yourself before taking that number at face value | If you’ve ever read any news story—including those on this site—or listened to an impassi... read more

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  Does Domestic Violence Follow the Seasons?

  Some report more incidents during the summer when certain factors add more stress | As the summer months approach, are domestic violence hotlines expecting to see a... read more

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  Domestic Violence Rampant Among Native Americans

  The situation is dire on reservations across the U.S. | One specific population is at a significantly higher risk for domestic violence than others: Native American... read more

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  The Deaf Endure Domestic Violence More Than Hearing

  The unique challenges this population faces | Dealing with domestic violence is hard for everyone. But the deaf and hard of hearing face unique challenges others do... read more

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  The Facts About Abuse in Military Families

  A by-the-numbers look at domestic violence among service members | Servicemen and women have some of the toughest jobs out there. Between rigorous training, deploym... read more

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  When Domestic Violence Follows You to Work

  Why companies might want to make this issue a higher priority | Domestic violence is often thought to occur behind closed doors in the secrecy of one’s home. But st... read more

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  Domestic Violence Survivors at Higher Risk for Suicide

  Watch for these warning signs | Multiple studies have found that domestic violence survivors have higher-than-average rates of suicidal thoughts, with as many as 23... read more

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  Quiz: The Trouble with Leaving

  The numbers don’t lie: Leaving an abuser isn’t easy | If you’ve never been with a partner who was abusive, it might be easy to tell others who are enduring abuse: J... read more

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  The Stats on Stalking

  What do you know about this form of abuse? | January is Stalking Awareness Month. How much do you know about the abusive tactic that the National Center for Victims of... read more

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  Men Can Be Abused, Too

  11 facts everyone should know about domestic violence against men | When you think of a domestic violence survivor, who comes to mind? For most people, it’s a female. ... read more

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  10 Things to Know About IPV and HIV

  Violence shares an unfortunate link with an HIV diagnosis | It’s long been agreed upon that violence against women is a global epidemic, with some research estimati... read more

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  When Pregnancy Triggers Violence

  Facts to know about the danger of abuse during pregnancy | Mamas-to-be average about 12 to 13 prenatal visits from the time they find out they’re expecting to when ... read more

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  Are Domestic Violence Rates Dropping?

  Findings show fewer victims, but shelters say they’re seeing more people asking for help | Some good news, for once, regarding domestic violence: It seems there’s l... read more

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  All About the Perp

  Survey reveals some interesting facts about the people who choose to abuse | A recent survey found you’re more likely to become a victim of domestic violence at the h... read more