Introduction
Domestic violence is a pervasive issue in the United States. It affects people of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, and backgrounds. In America, domestic violence can range from physical assault to emotional abuse; its effects on survivors can include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other mental health issues. According to data from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, about 20 people per minute experience physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner – that’s more than 10 million Americans every year. Moreover, about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner at some point during their lives. This violent behavior not only impacts victims directly but also has serious repercussions for families and communities as a whole: those affected may struggle to maintain employment or housing; children exposed to domestic violence are more likely to suffer from behavioral problems; and communities with high rates of such abuse often experience higher-than-average levels of crime. Unfortunately, due to its secretive nature and prevalence among all socioeconomic classes, domestic violence remains largely unrecognized and untreated across the nation.
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