{"id":22875,"date":"2025-10-03T08:21:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/?p=22875"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T16:08:02","slug":"understanding-the-signs-of-violence-in-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/es\/understanding-the-signs-of-violence-in-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Signs of Violence in Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leaving a violent relationship is never easy. Fear, financial concerns, the well-being of children or animals, and lack of resources can make it feel overwhelming. Yet violence can happen to anyone\u2014 regardless of gender identity, sexuality, or background.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research shows that intimate partner violence affects people across all communities: <\/span>Over 1 in 3 women (35.6%)<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>1 in 4 men (28.5%)<\/span><\/b> in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and\/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (National Domestic Violence Hotline) For <\/span>transgender and non-binary people, the risk is even higher,<\/span><\/b> with surveys showing that <\/span>more than half report experiencing intimate partner violence<\/span><\/b> at some point. (<\/span>Human Rights Campaign)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Effects of Violence\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Staying in a violent relationship can take a serious toll on health and well-being. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion notes that intimate partner violence can lead to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n