💎 Facts about Domestic Violence and Physical Abuse: WHAT IS INTIMATE PARTNER PHYSICAL ABUSE? Physical abuse includes the physical assault, battery, and sexual assault used as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. Physical abuse can cause severe injury and even death. It often co-occurs with other forms of abuse, including psychological abuse, economic abuse, and stalking. 1in 3 women and 1 in 4 men is a victim of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetimes. 76% of intimate partner physical violence victims are female; 24% are male. 1in 7 women and 1 in 18 men are severely injured by intimate partners in their lifetimes. Domestic violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime in the United States. Domestic violence is most common among women aged 18-24 and 25-34. A majority of physical abuse is committed by dating partners rather than spouses. More than 75% of women aged 18-49 who are abused were previously abused by the same perpetrator. Intimate partner physical abuse has declined 67% since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act in 1994. Slightly more than half of intimate partner physical violence is reported to law enforcement. INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDE: n 2007, 1,640 women were murdered by intimate partners; in 2012, 924 women were killed by intimate partners • 40% of female murder victims are killed by intimate partners. • Almost half of intimate partner homicides are committed by dating partners • 76% of women who are killed by intimate partners and 85% of women who survive homicide attempts are stalked prior to the murder or attempted murder.

💎 WHY DOES IT MATTER? Intimate partner physical abuse is not bound by age, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or nationality; it exists in all communities. Contrary to popular belief, physical abuse is not simply a maladjusted person’s occasional expression of frustration or anger, nor is it typically an isolated incident. Physical abuse is a tool of control and oppression and is a choice made by one person in a relationship to control another.

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Circle of 6 is for everyone.

It’s fast, easy-to-use and private. Originally designed for college students to prevent sexual violence, we also know it’s handy for teenagers, parents, friends, or all communities seeking to foster healthy relationships and safety.

Need help getting home? Need an interruption? Two taps lets your circle know where you are and how they can help. Circle of 6 app for iPhone and Android makes it quick and easy to reach the 6 people you choose.

It’s the mobile way to look out for each other on campus or when you’re out for the night. A simple tool to prevent violence before it happens.

💎 HOW IT WORKS:

“+” ICONS CHOOSE YOUR CIRCLE >

Add up to 6 people from your contacts to join your circle. Choose good friends or any trusted adult.

PIN ICON COME GET ME >

Sends a text to your Circle that says:
“Come and get me. I need help getting home safely.”with your GPS coordinates.

PHONE ICON CALL ME >

Sends a text to your Circle that says:
“Call and pretend you need me. I need an interruption.”

CHAT ICON I NEED TO TALK >

Sends a text to your Circle that says: “I need to talk.”

INFORMATION HELPFUL LINKS >

Direct access to information about sexuality, relationships and safety.

PHONE OUT HOTLINES >

Direct access to national hotlines and a specialized hotline of your choice, such as LGBTQ, Spanish-language, etc. based on your personal priorities.

Circle of 6 to feel like a lifestyle app and to be discreet. because a third party won't assume it's a safety app, the user has more privacy to ask for help.

Facts about Domestic Violence Around the World

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Worldwide, 40-70% of all female murder victims are killed by an intimate partner.

In no country in the world are women safe from this type of violence. Fight Domestic Violence - We Can End Domestic Abuse Together

How to Stop Domestic Violence

We can all take steps to stop domestic violence. If you or a loved one is trying to leave an abusive relationship, it's important to remember the person who is hurting you or your loved one is the person who needs to change. However, your abuser may be unable or unwilling change.

The only way to permanently stop domestic violence is for everyone to no longer try to control and abuse those they love. This goal will take educating our kids to respect their romantic partners by demonstrating respectful, healthy relationships with our spouses and partners.

http://family.findlaw.com/domestic-violence/stop-domestic-violence.html

Thursday, October 27, 2016