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Domestic Violence-Facts

Posted by melissams08 on July 23, 2020 at 7:15 AM

Domestic Violence and the Connection to Homelessness When a person leaves an abusive relationship, they often have nowhere to go. For many, the only choices are staying in the abusive environment, going to a shelter or living on the street. Studies show a connection between domestic violence to homelessness, particularly among families with children. Some studies have found domestic violence to be the leading cause of homelessness among women with children. Shelters provide immediate safety, re... Read Full Post »

Domestic Violence-Facts

Posted by melissams08 on July 23, 2020 at 7:15 AM

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Domestic Violence: The Facts The CDC reports that over 1 in 3 women and about 1 in 3 men in the United States experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. 1 in 3 teens experience dating violence. Those who identify as nonbinary or LGBTQ+ are often even more likely to experience abuse. Black women are 35% more likely to experience domestic violence than white women. While people at all income levels experience domestic violence, those earning lower incomes experience domestic violen... Read Full Post »