NewsWhore
11-26-2009, 04:40 PM
A report by the Abused Women's Support Trust (PACAM) published in Clave Digital, has found that contrary to popular belief, 70% of abused women in the DR have higher education levels. PACAM director Soraya Lara de Marmol says that the rate of violence affecting women in this educational bracket has not increased, but that these women are more willing to report domestic violence.
According to statistics from PACAM, 77% of abused women have been abused physically, while 87% have been abused verbally. Also, of PACAM's test group 39% of women surveyed said they had never reported their abuse. The study revealed the average relationship lasted 12.6 years, while the abuse lasted 11.3 years.
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According to statistics from PACAM, 77% of abused women have been abused physically, while 87% have been abused verbally. Also, of PACAM's test group 39% of women surveyed said they had never reported their abuse. The study revealed the average relationship lasted 12.6 years, while the abuse lasted 11.3 years.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#9)