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
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