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Domestic Violence – Stalking: Part 3

On a few occasions I have heard people I represent tell me that the situation isn’t that bad, because they are not being hit. They tell me that, eventually, if they ignore the behavior it will simply go away. Well, that may be true in some instances, and ignoring the behavior may be better than feeding into it, however, there are a couple of statistics that may be helpful.
• Each instance of stalking lasts an average of 1.8 years.
• Each instance of stalking lasts an average of 2.2 years if it involves a current or former domestic partner.
According to the statistics the situation will not just go away in many cases. You may need to consult with a professional about your particular situation to help guide you in the right direction.

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Domestic Violence - Stalking: Part 1

Stalking is against the law in New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10 is the criminal statute for stalking. Here are some interesting statistics from the Stalking Resource Center:
• Over 1 million women and almost 371,000 men are stalked every year in the U.S.
• 1 out of 12 women will be stalked at some point in their lifetime.
• 77% of female victims know their stalker.
• 87% of people who commit stalking offenses are men.
These statistics paint a very serious picture. Stalking is a huge problem and can very easily escalate into a physical situation. Contact your local law enforcement immediately if you have suspect someone is stalking you. With the help of a qualified attorney, you can obtain a restraining order and help put an end to the fear.

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Domestic Violence – Violence Against Children: Part 2

The statistics listed in the prior post are telling. Children are victims of violence on a daily basis at an alarming rate. I have talked to women who say that their kids are too young to understand what’s going on in the home or they think that because the child isn’t old enough to express verbally what is occurring, that they may not be effected. In addition, some people may think that because the child isn’t being physically or emotionally abused that they are safe.

In my experience, children are very perceptive. Even if they can’t walk or talk, they understand emotion. Children recognize when mommy or daddy is angry, upset, nervous or sad. Children can sense tension in the home. Domestic violence can have very serious consequences for you and your children. But there are so many resources to help you and your family through this troubling time. The law can protect you and your children from further abuse.

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The majority of the law I practice involves helping women through difficult divorces where domestic violence is present. One of the most difficult situations to address is violence against the children present in the home, or while the children are present.

www.endabuse.org is a great website that states some of the staggering statistics on domestic violence and children. Here are a few of them:

• A study of over 6,000 American families showed that 50% of men who frequently abuse their wives also abuse their children.
• Over 50% of women who are victims of domestic violence live have children under the age of 12 living in the home where the violence occurs.
• Somewhere between 3 and 10 million children per year witness some form of domestic violence.

The bottom line is that children who live in homes with an abuser, whether they are being physically harmed or not, will suffer the consequences.

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