Violence (Domestic)

One In Four American Women Has Experienced Domestic Violence

Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 3rd, 1997

She could be your mother, your sister, your colleague, your neighbor, or friend. She could be young or old, married or single, rich or poor. She could be black, white, Asian, or Latina, college educated or a high school graduate.

Although age, income, and marital status are factors affecting who experiences abuse, the reality is that anyone could be a victim of domestic violence. And according to a recent survey, the effects of violence do not remain at home.

Nearly one in four (24 percent) American women between the ages of 18 and 65 has experienced domestic violence, according to a just-released national survey entitled "The Many Faces of...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (1997-11-03)

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