Intimate partner violence (IPV) is violence or aggression that occurs in a close relationship, varying in frequency and severity. IPV has lasting impacts on the health and well-being of the entire family involved. The four types of intimate partner violence include physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression. IPV is prevalent- about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence and stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Over 43 million women and 38 million men experienced …

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