Domestic violence - answer The victimization of a person with whom the busser has or
has had a familial or romantic relationship
Domestic violence victimization includes: - answer Physical, sexual, and/or
psychological harm by an abuser
Five psychological abuse behaviors include: - answer Name-calling, yelling, insulting
the person, threaten the person or someone close to them, imitating or mocking the
person, swearing or cursing, ignoring them, isolating the person from friends and family,
and excluding them from meaningful experiences
Domestic violence can affect... - answer People from all socioeconomic levels, all races,
and both heterosexual and same-sex relationships
You can be a lifeline for a victim's by... - answer Providing support, responding to signs
of danger, proper documentation, and proper reporting
Amount of pregnant women who are affected by DV - answer Approximately 324,000
Some issues associated with DV against pregnant women are... - answer Unintended
pregnancy, delayed prenatal care, smoking, and alcohol and drug abuse
Amount of women that receive prenatal care - answer96% of women
Motivators for pregnant women who are victims of DV to get help - answer A desire to
change their life, be a good parent, and prevent their child from experiencing abuse
Amount of children exposed to DV each year - answer1 in 15 children
Amount of children who are witnesses to violence in the household - answer90%
Healthcare risks in children exposed to DV - answer They become sick more often,
frequent headaches or stomachaches, being more tired and lethargic
Rate of children who suffer abuse or neglect - answer Children who live in homes where
there are DV, also suffer abuse or neglect at a much higher rate of up to 80%
Witnessing violence as a child... - answer Is a strong risk factor for involvement in
abusive relationships as an adult, whether as a victim or a perpetrator
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