Domestic violence (DV) -- also called dating violence, intimate partner abuse, spousal abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV), and domestic abuse -- takes many forms. Maltreatment that takes place in the context of any romantic relationship is abuse as described by the above specific terms. It...
I recently read an article with the statistic '1 in 3 victims of domestic a buse are men'. It sets off my skeptic radar every time I see it or the related '1 in 4 women and 7 in 7 men experienc[e] domestic abuse in their lifetime'.1 These statistics just don't resonate with ...
Child abuse statistics are more alarming than commonly perceived. To outline the seriousness and rifeness of child abuse, we have studied the occurrence of child abuse in the United States. Below are seven facts to consider. One in seven children experience abuse:In the United States, at least...
The number of reports of elder abuse increased steadily from fiscal year 1986 to fiscal year 1994. The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that 820,000 elderly persons experienced domestic elder abuse in fiscal year 1994. This number excludes more than 1 million self-neglecting elders. A ...
Abuse of alcohol or drugs Depression Eating disorders Sexually transmitted infections Pregnancy Self-injury orsuicide Getting support after a sexual assault can help. You are not alone. Reach out to friends or family, talk to a counselor or advocate, or join a support group in person or online...
The opioid epidemic continues to impact communities, with efforts focused on addressing substance abuse disorders, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation services, and targeting drug trafficking networks. Instances of domestic violence and gender-based violence have garnered increased attention, prom...
If you or someone you care about is the victim of bullying, there's no need to suffer in silence. A therapist can help you navigate bullying in your or your child's life, providing strategies to stop the bullying and prevent long-term outcomes. If finding time to attend traditional therap...
The most common reported perpetrator in cases where a child’s identity is stolen is the child’s parent 16% of identity theft victims are also victims of domestic harassment/abuse by the same perpetrator. These victims believe that the identity theft is used as another way for the abuser to...
Women in the Asia-Pacific region Key figures Health and healthcare Infant mortality rate in China Number of pediatrics at medical facilities in Japan Total union budget share for children's health in India Crime and abuse Most reported crime against children in India Child abuse reports...
Some animals end up in shelters because of domestic violence. Animal cruelty and domestic violence go hand in hand. In a 2017 study, 89% of victims of domestic violence had companion animals that were also harmed or killed by the victim’s abusive partner. People who abuse animals are much...