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Bookmark or Share- Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) | Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence not only affects those who are abused, but also has a substantial effect on family members, friends, co-workers, other witnesses, and the community at large. Children, who grow up witnessing domestic violence, are among those seriously affected by this crime.
- National Statistics on Child Abuse - National Children's AllianceAn estimated 558,899 children (unique incidents) were victims of abuse and neglect in the U.S. in 2022, the most recent year for which there is national data. That’s 8 children out of every thousand. CACs serve more than 380,000 kids each year, helping them to recover.
- Child Abuse | Overview | Office of Justice ProgramsOverview. A child’s exposure to violence, crime and abuse can lead to serious consequences for their health and well-being that can last long into adulthood. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), there were 558,899 victims of child abuse and neglect across the United States in fiscal year (FY) 2022.
- Domestic Abuse: Types, Causes, and Impact - Verywell MindIn fact, it is believed that domestic abuse is the most prevalent but least reported crime in the United States. This article explores the types, causes, signs, and impact of domestic abuse, as well as some ways to support someone who has been abused.
- Domestic Violence and Abuse - HelpGuide.orgAn abuser uses fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under their thumb. Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone; it does not discriminate. Abuse happens within heterosexual relationships and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels.
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