Facts on Domestic Strife

Domestic violence is more common that people might expect and it is not a class restricted thing. Often the offender is, in front of others, a perfect gentleman and gives the impression of not being able to hurt a fly. This has the effect of the victim not being believed by anyone, even moreso by close family. Here are some facts and figures that you may find startling and distressing:

  • Domestic violence incidents increase in the summer, with August the peak month.
  • One in four experiences domestic violence at some stage in their life.
  • Every week, TWO women are killed by their current or former partners.
  • Domestic violence accounts for 25 per cent of all violent crime.
  • Women aged 16 to 29 are at greatest risk of experiencing domestic violence.
  • Domestic violence often starts and escalates during pregnancy.
  • Every day, thousands of children witness cruelty and violence behind closed doors. More than a third of these chilrden are aware of what is going on and this rises to a half, if the woman has suffered repeat violence.
  • A recent survey shows police receive a call every minute about domestic violence.
  • There are currently 7,000 women and children housed in refuges across Britain.
 
Having read the above, I'm sure it is compiled by a woman as there is no mention of the fact there are almost as many men that suffer domestic violence. The main reason this fact does not get published is that the women involved do not wish it known as it shows ALL womanhood in a bad light, neither do the men as they are normally wimps and don't want it made public. Women on the other hand scream out at the first instance of violence. It's a SMALL point, but one that had to be made. Axiompc.

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