Domestic Violence
Dating and Domestic Violence of Young Adults
Let's see the Numbers... (from NCADV, 2007)
Women ages 16-24 experience the highest rate of domestic violence
- 21% of college students have experienced dating violence by a current partner
- 32% of college students have experienced dating violence by a former partner
- 1/4 of female students experience sexual assault during college
- 90% of the victims know their attacker
Occurrence vs. Awareness
There is a gap between the occurrence and the awareness of domestic violence. Many cases of domestic violence go unreported. Sometimes, people do not even realize it is abuse because it is within a "dating relationship." Several non profit groups have made efforts to create more awareness.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
This non profit group works to create a society where domestic violence is never tolerated.
The Red Flag Campaign
If you see a red flag, say something! Domestic Violence can happen on colleges too. This uses a bystander intervention strategy and teaches students the warning signs of domestic violence and how to help.
The Purple Purse Challenge
This foundation vows to bring domestic violence and financial abuse into the light to help women break free. Below is a link to an interactive game that shows you how financial abuse traps victims. Click on "Why Don't You Just Leave"
Obstacles Facing College Students
- Fear of parents forcing them to leave the school
- Feel isolated because they are away from home for the first time
- Cannot afford support
- Fear of the attacker
- Social media allows the abuser to easily control the victim
Domestic Violence PSA
It Ends Where it Begins - Anti-Domestic Violence PSA
Why is it So Hard To See The Black and Blue
One in four women are victims of abuse. That's no illusion
Because They Cover It With White and Gold
The majority of women who are abused never report it.
Silence hides Violence
If you do not speak up, domestic violence will go unreported.
Take Action Now!
Sign this petition to fight to make laws against domestic violence in colleges!