This video talks about the nearly one-third of women around the globe have suffered from violent or sexual abuse, which the United Nations has dubbed “the shadow pandemic.”
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April 15, 2021
This report includes key data points on domestic violence occurrences during the Covid-19 pandemic and links to a longer research study.
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Kellie Lynch, PHD & TK Logan, Phd
This article summarizes key data on domestic violence occurrences during the Covid-19 pandemic and links to a longer research study.
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Haley Sutton
May 20, 2021
This article gives timely statistics and information on how the Covid-19 pandemic has increased incidents of domestic violence.
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Jeffrey Klueger
February 3, 2021
This article discusses the rise in domestic violence cases during the pandemic. Social distancing and other efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 over the last year have escalated the risk of violence for survivors through more time spent at home, increased levels of household stress, and compromised access to advocacy and direct support systems.
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Brittany Bevis
June 17, 2021
This fact sheet and article describes who is affected by domestic violence and intimate partner abuse.
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April 26, 2021
This is the website for The National Domestic Violence Hotline. There is a chat option provided for immediate assistance and information on healthy relationships and how to seek support if in an abusive relationship.
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This graphic explains the different types of abuse that can be experienced in a domestic partnership. It defines and gives examples of the different ways an abuser can exert their force and control.
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This article defines domestic violence and explains the warning signs of someone experiencing domestic violence.
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Victims of domestic violence undergo mass changes to their physical appearance, self confidence, sense of belonging, and need to support their partner. This results in victims remaining in their relationships despite the harm that was caused. There are eight common reasons women choose to stay.
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Jason Whiting
7/21/2016
Janay Palmer is the wife of a Baltimore Raven’s football player. She is a victim of domestic violence who chose to stay with her husband after a recording was released of Janay being punched by her then finance. This article examines why she chose to stay.
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Eliana Dockterman
9/9/2014
This article dives into the term “trauma bonding” to explain why victims of domestic violence stay with their abusers. Once instances of domestic violence becomes a regular occurrence, the victim becomes desensitized to the emotional turmoil.
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Lindsay Dodgson
8/17/2017
If you suspect or know that a friend is in an abusive relationship, there are ways for you to help your friend. There are many positive things to say that can help improve the situation from your friend. It is important to always be supportive.
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Carolyn L. Todd
5/23/2019
There is an app that was developed that supports victims and allies of those experiencing domestic violence. The app helps you navigate resources for safety and support.
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Marika Price
10/20/2017
