What Are the Signs that a Relationship Might Become Violent?
Domestic violence remains a rampant problem in the U.S. Though most people in romantic relationships will not experience violence, enduring violence from a partner is a painful reality for one in four women and one in seven men. This violence does not just affect the victim; society as a whole suffers when individuals are not permitted to live free and safe lives. In fact, from 2003–2012, domestic violence accounted for “21% of all violent victimizations” in the country—a significant portion of crime for which police resources are needed. Some people who have never experienced domestic violence may not understand the complexities of an abusive relationship. Some might wonder why victims get involved with their abusers in the first place. When…
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