Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a public health threat in Georgia and nationwide.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s estimated that 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.
In response to the crisis, there are new efforts to raise awareness, increase access to resources and combat domestic and dating violence.
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