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There is no one
type of person who is a victim of domestic violence. A victim of
domestic violence does not cause the violence to happen. The violence
is a result of the abuser’s behavior, not the victim’s.
Domestic Violence
happens to people from all different backgrounds. It happens to people
of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, religions, economic
levels, and educational levels.
Anyone can be a
victim of domestic violence. However, 90-95% of domestic violence
victims are women. Men can also be victims.[1]
Children are
impacted by domestic violence, either by witnessing the abuse or by
being abused themselves. For more information about the impact of
domestic violence on children, see our Domestic Violence and Children
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