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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Violence in the family and in relationships has existed throughout
history, but only in the last 30 years has domestic violence been
recognized in intimate relationships. It was during the 1970's that
the first shelters and services for battered women were established.
Research suggests that nearly 25 percent of women will experience
some sort of abuse in an intimate relationship and that 10 percent
of those women will suffer from severe abuse. Domestic violence is
considered a problem rooted in society and not in individuals. All
social workers should recognize and understand the complex economic,
emotional, cultural, and societal factors that keep women and family
members in violent situations.
For more information regarding domestic violence awareness month,
please go to: http://www.ncadv.org/
The following educational institutions have information on domestic
violence
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