need help? contact the national domestic violence hotline
RECOGNIZE * RESIST * RECOVER
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Recognize * Resist * Recover from abuse and mistreatment
WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
IT STARTS EARLY AFFECTING BOTH WOMEN & MEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV)
Domestic Violence is a broad term that typically includes, intimate partner violence (stalking, psychological, sexual, and physical violence between current or former intimate partners), elder abuse (negligent or intentional acts which cause harm), and child abuse (neglect, physical harm, sexual violence, and emotional harm).
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV)
IT STARTS EARLY AFFECTING BOTH WOMEN & MEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV)
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is common. According to the CDC, about 41% of women and 26% of men report being impacted by experiences with IPV during their lifetime.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report having experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
IT STARTS EARLY AFFECTING BOTH WOMEN & MEN
IT STARTS EARLY AFFECTING BOTH WOMEN & MEN
IT STARTS EARLY AFFECTING BOTH WOMEN & MEN
IPV starts early and continues throughout people’s lives. About 16 million women and 11 million men who reported experiencing sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner said that they first experienced these forms of violence before the age of 18.
EVERY YEAR . . .
LONG-TERM AFFECTS
IT STARTS EARLY AFFECTING BOTH WOMEN & MEN
Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year.
The CDC reports that approximately 1 in 7 children experience child abuse and/or neglect each year.
ELDER ABUSE
LONG-TERM AFFECTS
LONG-TERM AFFECTS
Regarding elder abuse, at least 1 out of 10 adults over the age of 65 suffers from at least one type of abuse.
Approximately 30% of all domestic violence incidents go unreported to the police in the United States. Which means these statistics are likely more prevalent than data suggests.
LONG-TERM AFFECTS
LONG-TERM AFFECTS
LONG-TERM AFFECTS
Child abuse, neglect, and intimate partner violence is associated with long-term health problems including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Lower educational attainment
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Injury
- Death
- AND, nearly six billion in healthcare costs and lost work productivity annually.
Other Helpful Resources
Other Helpful Resources
Other Helpful Resources
To Report suspected child abuse or neglect- Visit this page to find the number for your county:
Teen Dating Abuse
Love is Respect - National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
Safe Family Justice Centers (Riverside County, CA)
APS – Adult Protective Services (To report Elder Abuse or abuse of an adult with disabilities.
To report abuse, call this number 1-833-401-0832 and when prompted enter your 5-digit zip code to be connected to the Adult Protective Services in your county, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Other Helpful Resources
Other Helpful Resources
For Information about How to Safely Leave an Abusive Situation: A Guide to Domestic Violence Safety Planning (domesticshelters.org)
Domestic Violence Assistance and Housing: domestic-violence-service-providers-list.pdf (ca.gov)
Domestic Abuse Resource by State
For Non-Emergency Resources, click on the following link or Call 211: California 2-1-1 Get Connected. Get Answers. (211ca.org)
Who to Contact For Help
national domestic violence hotline 1-800-799-(safe)7233
IF YOU NEED HELP IN THE U.S. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE. THE CALLS, TEXTS, CHATS ARE ANONYMOUS AND FRIENDLY TRAINED COUNSELORS CAN ADVISE YOU AND CONNECT YOU TO YOUR LOCAL RESOURCES.
TEXT: "START" TO 88788
OR visit them online at thehotline.org where you can also CHAT LIVE or view their resources.
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
Operated by the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN).
They also offer an online hotline for victims.
nursing home abuse center
Did You Know?
PSA featuring Someone Else's Eyes by Misha Williams
Girls Against Abuse, Vol. 4
LEGAL SERVICES
laurie myers, paralegal
Phone (951) 399-0339
40575 Cal Oaks Rd. Suite #217 Murrieta, Ca 92562
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