Spoke with The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) today.
According to research compiled by the anti-sexual assault organization, RAINN, at least 25 percent of sexual violence is committed by a former partner while 45 percent is committed by an acquaintance. Plus, one of the biggest and least-understood reasons why a victim won’t “just leave” an abuser is financial dependence. #Safety4Survivors wants to fix that.
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