Violence in dating relationships : Violence dans les fréquentations

Violence While the distinction between severe and In addition to categorizing the types of dating moderate violence is common in the research violence in this way (physical, sexual and literature, it is important to remember that the emotional; moderate and severe), sociological injuries resulting from physical violence depend studies distinguish among the forms of dating on many factors, includin [...] A number of reasons perpetrator who is responsible for the attack, have been suggested for this, including the not the victim.22 fact that men tend to be physically larger and stronger.18 Perpetrators One study suggests that the best predictor of An individual who was exposed to violence as being a victim of physical violence is a child (in the family, school and/or the perpetrating it oneself. [...] In a against dating partners.26 1993 study of Canadian university and college Individuals who hold attitudes that support students, DeKeseredy and Kelly (1993) found the use of violence to settle conflicts or that 80.2% of men and 86.2% of women interpersonal problems are also more likely to reported having experienced at least one perpetrate violence.27 In addition, individuals incident of emotio [...] The National Clearinghouse on Family Manifestations of emotional harm include Violence (NCFV) is Canada’s national resource depression, anxiety, feelings of sadness and centre for information about violence and hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts and other forms of abuse in relationships of attempts.59 In cases of severe violence, kinship, intimacy, dependency or trust. [...] An online resource centre for parents is also available at helpline.ca Prevention and Early Intervention The Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System is devoted to helping While it is important to assist the victims and children and families involved in the justice perpetrators of dating violence, it is equally system, including those who are victims of important to