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Intimate
Partner Violence in the U.S. Victim assistance
On average since 2001, about 23% of female victims of nonfatal intimate partner violence and 9% of male victims contacted an outside agency for assistance. Additionally —
- despite apparent differences, male victims were equally likely to
contact a government or private agency for assistance regarding the
victimization.
- of those victims contacting an outside agency, 38%
of females and males contacted a private agency for assistance regarding the victimization.
Among victims who sought assistance, by type of aid sought, 2001-2005
| |
|
Average annual percent |
| Source of aid |
|
| Female |
Male |
|
| |
Government |
61.8 |
% |
62.1 |
% |
| |
Private |
38.2 |
* |
37.9 |
|
|
*Based on 10 or fewer sample cases.
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