{"id":604,"date":"2015-10-28T18:30:39","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T22:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/veterans\/?p=604"},"modified":"2024-02-13T08:27:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:27:08","slug":"help-end-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/veterans\/help-end-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Help End Domestic Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Help end domestic violence<\/h1>\n

Too many women Veterans suffer in silence<\/h2>\n

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One-third of all female Veterans report experiencing intimate partner violence in their lifetime.<\/p>\n

Every single day in the United States, approximately three women are killed by an intimate partner.<\/p>\n

Domestic violence impacts women, men, and children of every age, background, and belief. Nearly one in four women and one in seven men in the United States have suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner. Veterans who experience domestic violence or intimate partner violence are deprived of their autonomy, liberty, and security, and face tremendous threats to their health and safety.<\/p>\n

VA cares about Veterans affected by Domestic Violence (DV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). We recognize the impact this has on Veterans, family members and caregivers and we are working hard to help Veterans and their families affected by this silent epidemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cI came here two years ago and there was nothing, but this last time they called and really helped.\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 Veteran patient<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I want to assure all Veterans and their families that VA is committed to fulfilling its promise by establishing and implementing the National IPV Assistance Program. We will provide Veterans who are struggling with IPV with the best available care and treatment in support of their health, well-being and safety.<\/p>\n

If you are a female Veteran and need information or resources about intimate partner violence or help with any other issue, please visit www.womenshealth.va.gov<\/a> or call 1.855.VA.WOMEN.<\/p>\n

Intimate partner violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking and psychological aggression, including coercive tactics, by a current or former intimate partner such as a spouse, boyfriend\/girlfriend, dating partner, or ongoing sexual partner. Partners may or may not be living together and may be the same or opposite sex. Domestic violence refers more broadly to any violence that occurs in the home.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe program has helped me get into a shelter and get my kids with me.\u201d \u2013 Veteran patient<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Research has shown that Veterans are at greater risk for using and\/or experiencing violence than their civilian counterparts, given the unique stressors posed by military life. In particular, those who have served in the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan may be at even higher risk, given the higher rates of mental health concerns, including posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse.<\/p>\n

What are some of the warning signs of intimate partner violence?<\/p>\n