Often when I am speaking and/or teaching, I am asked to put the "statistics/numbers" for Domestic Violence, Rape and Stalking into more of a "reality check way" so that individuals (and our minds) can really get the scope of the ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN which is an EPIDEMIC (noun and adjective) in our nation. Being able to visualize or make the numbers more tangible....it is imperative to assist with the understanding and scope of what we are facing.
Domestic violence will strike 1 in every 4 women in her lifetime.
The statistics/numbers indicate that an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical abuse by an intimate partner every year!
In researching this number, 1.3 million.........the ENTIRE population of San Antonio, Texas represents this devastating estimation.
Rape, 1 in 6 women in America will be a victim of sexual assault (attempted or completed rape in their lifetime).
The statistics-numbers indicate that an estimated 17.7 million American women have been victims of attempted or completed rape.
Researching this number, 17.7 million........the ENTIRE COMBINED population representing this astounding number encompasses:
New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston
Stalking, 1 in 12 women will be stalked in their lifetime.
The statistics-numbers indicate that 1 million women have been stalked in annually in the United States.
Researching this number represents the ENTIRE city of Dallas
Perhaps to some this may be real harsh realizations and personally I feel that this is a good thing (a wake-up call). People, we truly have an epidemic on our hands and the numbers only represent cases that are being reported! Can you even imagine or fathom the numbers if all cases of the above types of abuse were infact reported? Can anyone say "WOW!"?
As a nation, society, communities and individuals it is imperative for all of us to roll our sleeves, get dirty and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP.
One may ask..........how to "we" begin, "where" to we begin?
We must join forces to educate all ages. Education is imperative in all aspects of life. It is never too late to learn nor too late to become involved. Advocate, be a voice in your community/state. Work within agencies/organizations that need you. Volunteer, yes make the time (short spurts during a week) to offer your help/assistance. Reach out to the agencies - they need you! They need your voice, they need your presence.
And, ultimately women/females need you! (if I could point my finger through this blog I would).
We cannot give up ever. The madness must stop. Females must know their rights, learn confidence in many respects and be educated, in all aspects. Males need the same, they need to be educated.
Domestic violence, rape and stalking.......THESE ARE NOT TABOO SUBJECTS any longer.
I personally commend and thank all groups of males who advocate against ending violence against women. Gentlemen.............we need you in our corner. We need role models.
People, let's get busy - we have our work cut out for us. If you personally touch one person's life - trust me, you have helped.
Take care and STAY SAFE!Anny
A Survivor
The Realistic Female Self-Defense Company
"Raising female awareness and skills to reduce susceptibility in response to violence."
www.annyjacoby.com
www.realisticfemaleselfdefense.com
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