Germany's Facts and Resources for Domestic Violence(abuse)

·      40% of women have been physically and/or sexually abused by the age of 16.

·      25% of women living in Germany have experienced domestic violence by their current or ex-partner.

·      13% of women living in Germany since the age of 16 have sexual abuse (violence) that is illegal.(Not all forms are criminally illegal in Germany but all are wrong)

·      42% of women in Germany have  experience  psychological abuse: intimidation, slander, threats, fear

·     45,000 women and their children take refuge in one of the approximately 400 women's shelters in Germany.

o   Gives women protection against violence and persecution.

o   Women's shelters have to be accessible day and night. Women and their children are admitted at all hours.

o   Shelters offer: counseling, and support for finances, legal, medical, and psychological/social problems.

o   Offers help with looking for a flat or job and dealing with the authorities, and leisure activities.

·      Every German providence has counseling centers for women that offer support/advice and helplines.

German help Hotline: 0 0800/111 0800/111 0222 111 

For Children and teenagers help hotline:  0800-1110333 anonymous

10 Facts on Teen Dating Violence

• 1 in 5 teens that have been in a serious relationship report being hit, slapped, or pushed by a partner.                                                                                                                                     
• 1 in 3 teens report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or physically hurt by their partner.                                                                                    
• 1 in 4 teenage girls who have been in relationships reveal they have been pressured to perform oral sex or engage in intercourse.                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                    

• More than 1 in 4 teenage girls in a relationship report enduring repeated verbal abuse.
• One-third or more of teens in relationships have been with a partner who frequently asked where they were and whom they were with.                                                                               
• 1 in 4 teens in serious relationships have been prevented from spending time with friends and family or pressured to only spend time with their partner.                                                  
• Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls in a relationship said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm when presented with a break-up.                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                              

• 1 in 3 teens (30%) say they are text messaged 10, 20, or 30 times an hour by a partner inquiring where they are, what they’re doing, or who they’re with.                                         
• 68% of teens say boyfriends/girlfriends sharing private or embarrassing pictures/videos on cell phones and computers is a serious problem.                                                                      
• 71% of teens regard boyfriends/girlfriends spreading rumors about them on cell phones and social networking sites as a serious problem.                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                             

The 5 types of Domestic Violence defined by the U.S. Government

 



Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, etc are types of physical abuse. This type of abuse also includes denying a partner medical care or forcing alcohol and/or drug use upon him or her.


Sexual Abuse: Coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is certainly not limited to, marital rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, forcing sex after physical violence has occurred, or treating one in a sexually demeaning manner.


Emotional Abuse: Undermining an individual's sense of self-worth and/or self-esteem is abusive. This may include, but is not limited to constant criticism, diminishing one's abilities, name-calling, or damaging one's relationship with his or her children.


Economic Abuse: Is defined as making or attempting to make an individual financially dependent by maintaining total control over financial resources, withholding one's access to money, or forbidding one's attendance at school or employment.


Psychological Abuse: Elements of psychological abuse include  - but are not limited to - causing fear by intimidation; threatening physical harm to self, partner, children, or partner's family or friends; destruction of pets and property; and forcing isolation from family, friends, or school and/or work.
      Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Domestic violence occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships and can happen to intimate partners who are married, living together, or dating.


     Domestic violence not only affects those who are abused, but also has a substantial effect on family members, friends, co-workers, other witnesses, and the community at large. Children, who grow up witnessing domestic violence, are among those seriously affected by this crime. Frequent exposure to violence in the home not only predisposes children to numerous social and physical problems, but also teaches them that violence is a normal way of life - therefore, increasing their risk of becoming society's next generation of victims and abusers.

Sources: National Domestic Violence Hotline, National Center for Victims of Crime, and WomensLaw.org.

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