So, I've been trying to think of what important facts about domestic abuse I should write about next. Well, maybe talking about why domestic abuse is so important is an important fact. Why should you even know about domestic abuse? Good question. I would love to think that anyone reading this is just another advocate of peace and nonviolence and is curious on how to raise awareness about this awful issue. However, the reality is there may be friends of victims, family members of victims, or even victims themselves who are reading this.
DID YOU KNOW that 1 out of 4 women, and 1 out of 3 teenagers experience domestic abuse in their lifetime? Think about all of the people in your life. That's a lot. A lot more than it should ever be. Hopefully by raising awareness and installing prevention and education programs will help remove those 1's out of the statistics.
It is also important to note that domestic abuse does NOT discriminate. It can happen to anyone. It happens to every race, ethnicity, age, gender, social class, economic class, etc. So literally anyone. In that you see genders. Meaning it does not ONLY happen to women. Statistically women are victims more often than men, but MEN CAN STILL BE VICTIMS. Stereotyping does not apply when it comes to abuse. It can occur: man-->woman, woman-->man, man-->man, woman-->woman.
Abuse is abuse no matter what form, and it hurts.
Here is an article for your pleasure:
http://calcasa.org/prevention/lausd-votes-to-start-dating-violence-program/
I hope you all have a great day! Don't forget it's still OCTOBER which means it's still Domestic Violence Awareness Month!! Wear purple and spread the word! Do your part and Stop the Hurt :)
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