Crime Stats and What You Can Do.

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Crime statistics state that:
- A woman is forcibly raped every 5.8 minutes
- Four woman are killed by their partners each day
- 28% of all homicides of woman are domestic violence related
- 25% of rapes take place in a public place
- 75% of rapes are committed by someone the victim knows
- 25%of girls and 17% of boys will be sexually assaulted by the time they are 18 years old
These statistics show that it's possible at some point in your life to be a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes can affect anyone at anytime, regardless of where you live or work. Assault, robbery, carjacking, rape, domestic violence and murder are everyday occurrences.
The element of surprise is the criminal's primary weapon. They choose targets that are unaware of their surroundings. Be prepared before something happens protect yourself and your loved ones now.
Domestic violence
Domestic violence can range from threats, sexual force, verbal harassment, or other physical harm. It often progress's leading to permanent physical injury or death. Intimidation, isolation, threats, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, are all examples of domestic abuse. Contrary to what many people think, abuse isn't just physical. Regardless of age, race, or back round, domestic abuse does not discriminate.
- 1 million woman suffer nonfatal violence by a partner each year
- Nearly 1 in 3 adult woman are physically assaulted by a partner during adulthood
Victims of domestic violence need to know
- The abuse is not your fault
- Abuse will get worse
- You can't change someone who is abusive
- You don't deserve to be abused
- Make a plan to keep yourself safe if you stay
If you are assaulted call the police
- Simple assault. Examples are pushing, slapping, punching, threatening to harm you or your children.
- Assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm. Examples are an assault where you are beaten with an object or an assault where you get a black eye or broken bone.
- Aggravated assault where your life is endangered or you are wounded or disfigured.
Warning signs of an Abusive Relationship
• Are you frightened of your partner's temper?
• Are you often compliant because you are afraid to hurt your partner's feelings or are afraid of your partner's anger?
• Do you have the urge to "rescue" your partner when your partner is in trouble?
• Do you find yourself apologizing to others for your partner's behavior when you are treated badly?
• Have you been hit, kicked, shoved, or had things thrown at you by your partner when he was jealous or angry?
• Do you make decisions about activities and friends according to what your partner wants or how your partner will react?
• Do you drink or use drugs to dull the pain or join your partner so he won't get mad?
• Do you consent easily to your partner to avoid angering him?
What are some of the warning signs?
• He is extremely jealous.
• Wants to know where you are at all times.
• Gets upset if you spend time with friends or family.
• Holds rigid expectations of male/female or adult/child role.
• He expects you to meet his emotional needs.
• Blames others and you for his problems.
• Threatens you with violence.
• There may be many other warning signs; you can phone the nearest Woman's Shelter for further information. Do something before it's too late!
What we know about abusers
- They place blame on the victims
- Often they have been victims or witnessed abuse them self
- They try to isolate victims from family and friends
- They minimize their behavior
- They distrust others
- Usually they have low self-esteem
- They are out of touch with their feelings
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