Dating violence is any form of abuse that takes place in a dating relationship. Domestic violence is any form of abuse that takes place in any relationship.

What is the main reason for domestic and dating violence?

While domestic abuse strikes couples of all races, religions, social economic status, and sexual orientations, risk factors for men or women becoming victims or abusers include poverty, lack of a high school education, witnessing family violence as a child, having a low sense of self-worth, and attitudes of male

Where does domestic violence happen the most?

Kentucky has the highest domestic violence statistics in the United States, with 45.3% of women and 35.5% of men having experienced domestic violence. In a single day in 2019, Kentuckys domestic violence programs served 1,420 adults and child survivors, while another 128 requests when unmet due to a lack of resources.

Does Title IX protect against domestic violence?

While many common narratives of sexual misconduct prohibited under Title IX involve parties who are not in intimate or dating relationships with one another, it is important to know that Title IX also provides protections against intimate partner violence, or IPV.