A high risk group for domestic violence is women between 19-29 years of age. In homes where partner abuse occurs, the children are likely to be abused as well. Fathers who batter their partners are more likely to seek sole custody of their children than are non-violent fathers. Approximately twenty eight percent of college and high school students experience dating violence. If stalking is involved, it usually begins after the victim leaves the abuser.
Domestic violence is the most underreported crime.
Battering often precedes suicide attempts by women. Half of all rapes of women over 30 years of age are related to domestic violence. Five percent of all annual violence against men is by an intimate partner. We honor our members have lost an infant through Sids, Born Still, Premature, Miscarriage or any other type of Infant Death. A handsome, middle aged man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down.