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Domestic VIolence

Keep the Reasons Women Don’t Leave in Mind When Working with Abuse Victims

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In Care2’s article, 10 Reasons Why Women Dont Leave Their Abusers, a salient point is made. When we’re working with victims of abuse, we need to keep in mind not only will not everyone leave such a situation, but that there are even barriers to leaving that keep women (and men) from leaving such situations. Many… Continue reading Keep the Reasons Women Don’t Leave in Mind When Working with Abuse Victims

Causes

Domestic Violence: Some National Organizations to Start With

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Every nine seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted. This is a staggering statistic, and while some men are victims of abuse, statistics show that one in three women, around the world, will be beaten, raped, or otherwise abused in her lifetime. (Domestic Violence Statistics) Fortunately, there are many ways to get… Continue reading Domestic Violence: Some National Organizations to Start With