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Facts on Battering:
Battering of women is the most under-reported crime in America. Three to four million American women are battered each year. Ninety-five percent (95%) of all spouse abuse cases are women who are hurt by men. Battering occurs among people of all races. Battering tends to increase and become more violent over time. Many batterers learned violent behavior growing up in an abusive family. Facts on Battering and Pregnancy:
Battering may start or become worse during pregnancy. Battering may lead to miscarriage. Battering may lead to alcohol or drug abuse (a form of abuse to the child). 25% - 45% of all women who are battered are battered during pregnancy. Battering during pregnancy may be an indication of what life holds in store for the unborn child. Pregnant women in battering relationships have increased risk of law birth weight infants. Effects of Battering Over Time on:
THE ABUSED: Isolation from others; Low self esteem, depression; Increased alcohol or drug abuse; Emotional problems, illness; Pain and injuries; Permanent physicals damage; Death. CHILDREN: Emotional problems, illness; Increased fears, anger; Increased risk of abuse, injuries, and death; Repetition of abuse behavior. THE BATTERER: Increased belief that power and control are achieved by violence; Increase in violent behavior; Increased contact with law enforcement; Increased emotional problems; Decreased self esteem. SOCIETY: Increase in crime; Increase in legal, police, medical and counseling costs; Costs of prison; Perpetuation of cycle of violence; Perpetuation of myths of inequality of women and men; Decrease in quality
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Last Update:
April 10, 2001
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