Persuasive Essay On Domestic Violence

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Domestic violence is a widespread problem in America. How common do you think domestic violence is in America? The domestic violence issue in America is often overlooked and not seen as big issue. Each year an estimate of 2-4 million women become victims of domestic violence according to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. There are 3 women murdered everyday by a former or current partner in America. Every 9 seconds in the U.S a women is beaten or assaulted. More than 20,000 phones calls are place to domestic violence hotlines. Women are 70 times more likely to be murdered by their abuser a few weeks after leaving the abusive relationship. Domestic Violence is the 3rd leading cause of homelessness among families. Every year 10,000 children are exposed to domestic violence each year. Domestic violence amount to an average of 37 billon in cost for law enforcement, medical and mental treatment. Although domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of gender estimate of 85% of domestic violence victims are women who suffer from men abusers. I will discuss exactly what domestic violence is. The several types of abuse that forms domestic violence and also signs of domestic violence. I also discuss what we can do to try to end this epidemic. The first step in trying to …show more content…

Sexual abuse is forcing undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. Signs of sexual abuse are demanding sex acts against your wheel. Forcing sex upon you unwillingly, forcing you to have sex with other people. Abusers who physically and emotionally violent towards their partners are likely to be sexual abusive as well. According to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Women who are sexually abuse by their partners are more likely to suffer from mental health issues and anxiety than women who are sexual abuse not by their partners. Sexual abuse has long terms effects on women and their overall

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