November 9, 2008

Domestic Violence May Lead To Crime

Every day, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in America. In 2000, there were 1,247 females and 440 males who were murdered by their partner. Additionally, homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant mothers; more than cancer, respiratory failure, car accidents, drug overdoses and suicide. While intimate partner crime may not always lead to such a tragic end, an abusive relationship may sneak up on the victim and escalate suddenly, and it may also leave the individual with long-lasting emotional scars.
Physical abuse is the most common definition of domestic violence crime. Behaviors range from hitting, grabbing and choking to throwing things or assaulting with a weapon. According to a Center for Disease Control study, individuals who were victims of intimate partner violence were three times more likely to get a sexually transmitted disease, more than twice as likely to smoke and binge drink and were more likely to have arthritis, high blood pressure and a disability later in life.
It’s important to remember that even if the violence occurs in one’s own home, the police have the power and authority to protect you from an attack. Additionally, they will be able to find […]

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