Relacionar Columnas Myths and factsVersión en línea Gender Equality Project por Gemma Martínez 1 Battering is only a momentary loss of temper, 2 Domestic violence does not affect many people. 3 Domestic violence is just a push, slap or punch – it does not produce serious injuries. 4 Domestic violence only occurs in poor, urban areas. 5 It is easy for battered women to leave their abuser. Battered women are often severely injured – 22 to 35% of women who visit medical emergency rooms are there for injuries related to ongoing partner abuse. Women who leave their batterers are at a 75% greater risk of being killed by the batterer than those who stay. 50% of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home. Battering is the establishment of control and fear in a relationship through violence and other forms of abuse. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between ages 15 and 44 in the USA-more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. Women of all cultures, races, occupations, income levels, and ages are battered – by husbands, boyfriends, lovers and partners who are professional men who are well respected in their jobs and their communities.
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