10/02/2025
Domestic violence is more than physical violence. It can include threats, harassment, putting someone down, pressuring someone around s*x, controlling finances, and other tactics to gain power and control.
According to the CDC, about 1 in 3 women and about 1 in 4 men in the United States report having experienced severe physical violence from a partner in their lifetime. But domestic violence can impact anyone, from all backgrounds and walks of life. Domestic violence isn't just scary — it can be dangerous, even deadly.
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[Image description: Against a white background are drawings of four different people holding signs in front of their faces. The signs read: "They prevent you from spending time with family or friends," "They blame you for their abusive behavior & make you feel guilty," "They put you down, call you names, or say & do things that erode your self-esteem," and "They text or call all the time & get angry if you don't answer." At the top is the NNEDV logo, and gray, purple, and white text reads: “Every1KnowsSome1 Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Know the signs. Abuse often begins long before it becomes physical.”