this is true
In many cases, yes.
go to the police station
A 2004 report said that nearly 17% of adult women and 8% of adult men had been abused as children.
It is believed that 12 out of every 1000 children in the United States are victims of abuse. The percentages are higher among children who are adopted, especially prior to the adoption.
RA 9262 refers to the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 in the Philippines. It provides legal protection and support for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, abuse, and discrimination. The law aims to prevent violence against women and children and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine, is the patron saint of: •abuse victims •alcoholics •alcoholism •Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers •Bevilacqua, Italy •difficult marriages •disappointing children •homemakers •housewives •Mabini, Bohol, Philippines •married women •mothers •victims of adultery •victims of unfaithfulness •victims of verbal abuse •widows •wives Monica is the patron siant of: •abuse victims •alcoholics •alcoholism •Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers •Bevilacqua, Italy •difficult marriages •disappointing children •homemakers •housewives •Mabini, Bohol, Philippines •married women •mothers •victims of adultery •victims of unfaithfulness •victims of verbal abuse •widows •wives
SVU investigates cases more vulnerable victims, like sex crimes against children by family members, rape cases, or victims of aggravated sexual abuse.
LeslieBeth Berger has written: 'Incest, work, and women' -- subject(s): Abused women, Adult child sexual abuse victims, Attitudes, Career development, Employment, Incest victims, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Women
It would depend on the type of abuse. Verbal abuse may in fact be women, but physical and sexual would most certainly be men.
Women, especially those over 80 years of age, tend to be victimized more than men
small children and mid-age females around 20& up