Domestic Violence: Carolyn’s Story
Domestic violence affects women, men and teens from all backgrounds. It knows no boundaries. From the outside, Carolyn’s life seemed charmed, but her husband abused her for decades. Watch Carolyn’s Story above. She’s not the only one who hid a horrible secret. Bessie and Kari did, too.
Featured Contributors: Centers for Disease Control, National Domestic Violence Hotline, American Academy of Family Physicians, Chicago Police Department
Topic Videos: Domestic Violence
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What Is It? One in four women and one in 14 men report being assaulted by their partners. Domestic violence is everywhere. Watch -
Carolyn’s Story From the outside, Carolyn’s life seemed charmed, but her husband abused her for decades. Watch -
Why Does It Matter? Domestic violence victims are often socially and financially isolated. And that makes it harder to leave. Watch -
Bessie’s Story Bessie knew her husband shouldn’t hit her, but she didn’t know what to do. Then, she made a plan and her escape. Watch -
What Can I Do About It? No one deserves to be abused. Make a safety plan, a financial plan, and an escape plan. Watch -
Kari’s Story Kari was a happy teenager with hope and ambition. Then an abusive boyfriend changed everything. Watch
