Myths, Truths and Statistics about Domestic Violence

1.  What percentage of violent assault reported to the police is abuse?

[a] 5%                 [b] 10%               [c] 25%

 

2.  What percentage of divorce petitions cites violence?

[a] 25%               [b] 50%              [c] 70%

 

3.  How many Women’s Aid Refuges are there in England?

[a] 200               [b] 1,000            [c] 5,000

 

4.  Police cannot get involved with’ domestic’ incidents

[a] True               [b] False

 

5.  The abused person always goes back

[a] True           [b] False

 

6.  In Britain, a woman dies at the hands of her husband/partner every:

[a] 3 days        [b] week         [c] 3 weeks

 

7.  Drink is the biggest cause of domestic violence

[a] True           [b] False

 

8.  How many women a year seeks treatment for violent injuries received in the home?

[a] 20,000       [b] 50,000       [c] 100,000

 

9.  What percentage of people who batter their partners also abuse their children?

[a] 10%         [b] 30%           [c] 50%

 

10.  Domestic Violence occurs in all cultures, communities and classes

[a] True          [b] False

 

 

 

Answers:(1,c), (2,c), (3,a), (4,b), (5,b), (6,a), (7,b), (8,b}, (9,b), (10,a).

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