Domestic Violence Relationships

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Domestic Violence Relationships | Leena M. Colter4/2/2014 | Abstract Domestic Violence is not only a crime but it is also happening throughout the nation daily. Domestic violence affects many women of all ages, nationality, gender, and population. Why do victims stay in abusive relations and how do they protect themselves from further problems with domestic violence. An Estimate of 1.3 million women is victims of physical and emotional assault by their partners each year. The risks are very high for those who are younger and those whom may have children. Eight-five percent of Domestic violence victims are pretty much woman. Most Cases of domestic violence are not reported to the police. There are many people among us today that…show more content…
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