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STOP THE VIOLENCE...
END THE SILENCE!

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive and assaultive behaviors that one former or current intimate partner uses against the other.

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Who Batters and Why?

People who batter have a need to gain and maintain all of the power and control in the relationship. People who batter come from all walks of life but have common characteristics:

Insecure
Emotionally dependent
Excessively jealous
Manipulative
Can be very charming and then suddenly angry and violent.

Abusive partners are frequently described as being like “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Abusive behaviors are chosen to maintain power and control. Abusers will tell you that you caused the abuse or that you are “crazy." This is not true. Nobody likes being abused or is responsible for someone else’s behavior. It is normal to feel crazy because abuse is a crazy situation.

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Domestic and Sexual Violence Fact Sheet

Incidence, Prevalence, and Severity Domestic violence and sexual assault are pervasive, life-threatening crimes affecting millions of individuals across our nation regardless of age, gender, economic status, race, religion, or education level.

More than 1 in 3 women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.i
Nearly 8 million women are raped, physically assaulted, and/or stalked by a current or former intimate partner each year.
1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have experienced rape in her or his lifetime.
Nationwide, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former intimate partner every day.
Survivors of color and immigrant survivors face increased barriers to accessing safety and services. Advocates reported that immigrant survivors fear accessing legal services related to their abuser.

DV AWARENESS

Working Together For Solutions

Sadly many of us have been a victim of abuse ourselves or know someone who has been or is in an abusive situation.

Domestic Violence Aweness month is an excellent opportunity to help and learn but there are many ways to make a difference that can be as simple as:

Educating ourselves on the issue, fact and solutions.
Getting involved locally.
Learning about and donating to local shelters.
Joining a mailing list.
Signing a petition.
Writing letters to to support education, funding or legislation.

Division is a tool of oppression so let's work together for solutions.

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Stand Up and Speak Out > > >

TPSF Accolades

Dear Veda,

As we head into the season of gratitude and giving, the National Network to End Domestic Violence would like to send a note of thanks to you, Veda, for supporting our work.

NNEDV’s strength is in our partnership with domestic violence coalitions, local programs, and individuals like you. Thanks to you, NNEDV is able to hear and respond to the needs of advocates and survivors and be a champion for change on a national scale.

Thank you for working to support survivors and for joining us in this movement to end violence.

With gratitude,

Deborah J. Vagins
NNEDV President and CEO

November 23, 2022