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ACROSS THE country, OVER 10,000 women HAVE BEEN POSITIVELY IMPACTED BY THE EXODUS FOUNDATION
WHAT IS INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE?
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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) defines intimate partner violence as:
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"abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship."
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Intimate partner refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. Intimate partner violence (IPV) can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. IPV can range from one episode of violence that could have lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years (source).
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WHAT DOES INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE LOOK LIKE?
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Intimate partner violence can include any of the following types of behavior:
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Physical violence is when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force
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Sexual violence is forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual event (e.g., sexting) when the partner does not or cannot consent
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Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact by a partner that causes fear or concern for one's own safety or the safety of someone close to the victim
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Psychological aggression is the use of verbal and non-verbal communication with the intent to harm a partner mentally or emotionally and/or to exert control over a partner
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Through survivor-based advocacy,
The Exodus Foundation provides survivors
of human trafficking and violence
with a permanent exodus
from abuse.
HOW IS THE EXODUS FOUNDATION BRINGING AN END TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN?
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The Exodus Foundation works
to eradicate violence against women by providing
trauma-informed, survivor-based advocacy.
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Women survivors of IPV are vulnerable to experiencing houselessness when attempting to escape their abusers.
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The Exodus Foundation fills this gap by providing adult women IPV survivors with emergency housing in our 2-story residential home.
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In addition to emergency housing, residents are given access to crucial referrals for legal assistance from our partners, along with leads for job placement and supplemental cash assistance from the State & aid organizations.
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Our team of dedicated staff
and volunteers lobby lawmakers to increase monies
for victim compensation funds. We maintain a consistent social media presence that raises awareness about IPV
The Exodus Foundation's efforts empower women
to permanently escape their abusers without fear
of becoming houseless or jobless ever again.
