CDC Report Details Rates of Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking
Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate a high prevalence of intimate partner violence and stalking in the United States. The report quantifies the frequency of these incidents nationally.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data today concerning the prevalence of rape, physical violence, and stalking by intimate partners in the United States. Researchers analyzed the data and found that, on average, 24 people per minute experience such violence.
The CDC's analysis did not specify the demographics of victims or perpetrators. Further details about the types of violence, reporting rates, and regional variations were not included in the initial announcement. The agency plans to release further details outlining the scope of the problem and potential interventions.
Prevention strategies are paramount in curbing these disturbing statistics, according to the CDC. Support services for victims and public awareness campaigns may significantly improve public understanding of the pervasive issues.
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