Domestic violence and its effects have a broad impact on society. Domestic violence happens everywhere, in all walks of life, to all ethnic groups and to all genders of all ages. One in five reports of violence falls under the rubric of “domestic violence”. http://www.domesticviolencecrimewatch.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Orientation

• 2 in 5 lesbian women, 3 in 5 bisexual women, and 1 in 3 heterosexual women will experience rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (CDC, 2010)

• 1 in 4 gay men, 1 in 3 bisexual men, and 3 in 10 heterosexual men will experience rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (CDC, 2010)

• 1 in 5 bisexual women and 1 in 10 heterosexual women will be raped by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (CDC, 2010)