Interpersonal Violence Awareness and Prevention
Awareness helps dismantle harmful stigmas, encourages early intervention, and fosters a safer, more empathetic environment for everyone. By staying informed, we can contribute to breaking the cycle of violence and supporting victims in their path to recovery.Acts of interpersonal violence can be divided into family or partner violence and community violence. Here’s a closer look at both.
Family or Partner Violence
Family or partner violence refers to violence within the family or between intimate partners. It includes child maltreatment, dating and intimate partner violence (IPV), and elder maltreatment.Child Maltreatment:
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV):
Elder Maltreatment:
Community Violence
Community violence occurs among individuals who are not related by family ties but who may know each other. It includes youth violence, bullying, assault, rape or sexual assault by acquaintances or strangers, and violence that occurs in institutional settings such as schools, workplaces, and prisons.Everyone deserves healthy relationships and a safe work environment. If you suspect someone you know is in an abusive situation and you need additional resources and support, reach out to the EAP.
