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Creating a Culture of Consent: Intimate Partner Violence

What is Intimate Partner Violence  (IPV)?

"Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range from one episode of violence that could have lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years."

CDC: Violence Prevention

Statistics on Sexual Assault & IPV

Click on the images below for further information and statistics on Intimate Partner Violence

Stats on Sexual Assault 



CDC--Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


NIH--National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information


NISVS--The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey


RAINN--Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

This infographic provides information and statistics about Domestic Violence (or IPV).

Is Domestic Violence a Bigger problem than we realize?

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(University of New England--School of Social Work)


This infographic addresses Domestic Violence in the Muslim community

I Say No To Domestic Violence
Click on image to enlarge.
(Islamic Relief)

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