Posts Tagged ‘abuse’
New Study: Many Iowa Women Seeking Abortions Have Experienced Violence
Nearly one in seven women who sought abortions at a large family planning clinic in Iowa (13.8 percent) reported at least one incident of physical or sexual abuse in the past year, usually by an intimate partner. The prevalence of physical and sexual violence by an intimate partner was 9.9 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively, [...]Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
New Study Documents Sexual Coercion Among Young People
Among the many challenges of being a teenager, one stands out: understanding your own sexuality and desire for intimate connection. With the onslaught of romantic and sexual imagery in virtually every part of popular culture, it is also becoming incrWednesday, July 7th, 2010
Welcome Message From Our President
The Family Violence Prevention Fund is nearly 30 years old. We’re been talking about hard issues, bringing secrets out of the shadows, having difficult conversations throughout our history.Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Every time I would confront him about his lies and unfaithfulness, he would force himself on me sexually. He always refused to wear a condom and would act offended when I suggested he use one."
