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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
In 2000, 10% of violent
victimizations occurred within intimate relationships.20
3% of
intimate partner assaults include a child abuse victim and 13% of child
abuse cases also include an intimate partner assault.27
Researchers estimate that one-fourth to one-half of men
who commit acts of domestic violence also have substance abuse problems.14
Victims of family violence are overwhelmingly female--71%
for family violence versus 58% for all other types of violence.3
Organizations participating in the
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs reported 4,048 cases of
domestic violence affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
individuals, a 29.7% increase from 1999.28
Between 1993 and
1999, the National Crime Victimization Survey recorded an average of
13,740 male victims and 16,900 female victims of same gender intimate
partner violence.20
In 15.1% of family murders, the offender used his/her
feet, hands, or fists to kill his/her intended victim.3
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