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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Statistics

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The Wheel of Power and Control

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Factsheet

Reproductive Coercion

Reproductive coercion, defined as threats or acts of violence against a partner’s reproductive health or reproductive decision-making, is a form of abuse many people experience. A survey done by The Hotline and partners in 2011 found that 25% of people who contacted The Hotline reported experiencing reproductive coercion.

Article: How A Year of COVID-19 Impacted Domestic Violence Survivors

Article: 10 Things Every Social Worker Needs to Know About Domestic Violence

Professional Resources

Explaining DARVO: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender

Domestic Violence Media Toolkit

Social Work Tools for Domestic Violence

Treating Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence

Treatment for Adult Victims of Domestic Violence

Batterer Intervention Programs

Resources for Impacted Community

RAIIN – Anti Sexual Abuse Organization

Supporting Teens & Children

The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Vital Signs report examines the types of violence experienced by teens aged 14 to 18 years old and highlights findings from the 2019 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Almost half of teens (44.3%) experienced at least one type of violence and 1 in 7 (15.6%) of teens experienced at least two types of violence in the last year. The more violence young people experience, they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors.

Love is Respect: Addressing Teen Dating Abuse – Supporting Others

Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention – This free online course is for educators and others working with youth.

Welcome to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)

Treatment for Children and Youth Affected by Domestic Violence