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Do you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month?

Do you know that recent global prevalence statistics indicate that 35% of women worldwide have experienced either partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime? (WHO, Nov 2014)

Do you know that on average, 30% of women who have been in a relationship report that they have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence by their partner? (WHO, Nov 2014)

Do you know that globally, as many as 38% of murders of women are committed by an intimate partner? (WHO, Nov 2014)

Do you know what you can do about it? 

What can you do About Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence is an extremely serious problem, yet it is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you recognize yourself, or someone you know, in the descriptions below, speak up and reach out. Let’s all play our part in putting an end to domestic violence.

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence.

Domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal abuse into physical violence. And while physical injury may be the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe and must not be underestimated.

Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone. It happens among heterosexual and homosexual couples. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And although women are more commonly abused, men are also abused—especially verbally and emotionally.

What are the Signs of Domestic Abuse?

There are many signs of an abusive relationship. The most telling sign is fear of your partner. If you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner—constantly watching what you say and do in order to avoid a blow-up—chances are your relationship is unhealthy and abusive. Other signs that you may be in an abusive relationship include a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of anxiety, depression, self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation.

To determine whether your relationship is abusive, answer the questions below. The more times you answer “yes”, the more likely it is that you are in an abusive relationship.

If you recognize yourself, or others, as either the abuser or the abused, please speak up and reach out. There is help available. Let’s all play our part in stopping the cycle of violence.

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