3. Fact: 6,1556,155 Male 1,6831,683 Female Estimated annual USA domestic violence-related suicides Source: (Karch ,2008) 4. Fact: Approximately 1.3 million women1.3 million women 835,000 men835,000 men Annually, in the United States, are physically assaulted by an intimate partner. Source:Tjaden, P. G., Thoennes, N., National Institute of Justice (U.S.), & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). (2000) 5. Fact: In 2001 20% of women20% of women 3% of men3% of men in the United States, experienced non-fatal violent crime by an intimate partner. Source: Rennison, C. M., & United States. (2003) 6. Fact: In recent years 33% of female33% of female 4% of male4% of male Murder victims were killed by an intimate partner in the USA. Source: Rennison, C. M., & United States. (2003) 7. Fact: Domestic violence triplestriples the likelihood of physical abuse in the first 5 years of the childs life. Source: McGuigan WM, Pratt CC, 2001 8. Fact: Domestic violence tends to start mild, and escalates to worse, eventually hurting the witnesseshurting the witnesses. Source: World Health Organization 9. Fact: Domestic violence, symbolic or severe, is significantlyis significantly associated with schoolassociated with school bullyingbullying. Source: Lepistö, Luukkaala, & Paavilainen (2011) 10. Expressions of symbolic aggression: * SulkingSulking or refusing to talk about the matter * ScoldingScolding, taunting, swearing or insulting in other ways, no physical assault * ThrowingThrowing, hitting or kicking an object in anger (e.g. banging doors) * ThreateningThreatening to use physical violence Source: Lepistö, Luukkaala, & Paavilainen (2011) 11. Fact: Domestic Violence . . . Affects millions worldwidemillions worldwide Its damage goes on fromfrom generation to generationgeneration to generation Source: Krug, E. G., & World Health Organization, 2002 12. AnyoneAnyone can be a victimvictim or an abuser.abuser. Source: US Department of Justice (n.d) 13. RRecognize the characteristics . . . KKnow the facts . . . SSeek assistance . . . BBreak the generational cycle . . . STOPSTOP Domestic Violence! 14. Where to Find Help: National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 1-866-331-8453 (TTY) 15. References: Karch DL, Lubell K. M, Friday J, Patel N & Williams DD (2008) Surveillance for Violent Deaths – National Violent Death Reporting System, 16 States, 2005. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 57 (SS03) 1–45.Retrieved February 14, 2013 from cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5703a1.htm Krug, E. G., & World Health Organization. (2002). World report on violence and health. Geneva: World Health Organization Department of Justice (2012) What is domestic violence. Department of Justice. Retrieved February 11. 2012 from ovw.usdoj.gov/domviolence.htm Margaret, D. W., & F, R. F. (1999). Frontal lobe deficits in domestic violence offenders. Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs, 125(1), 71-71. Retrieved from search.proquest/docview/231446917?accountid=35812 Rennison, C. M., & United States. (2003). Intimate partner violence, 1993-2001. Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics. Tjaden, P. G., Thoennes, N., National Institute of Justice (U.S.), & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). (2000). Full report of the prevalence, incidence, and consequences of violence against women: Findings from the national violence against women survey. Washington, D.C: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice.
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