By Richard Thomason, Blue Shield of California Foundation, December 30, 2019
Domestic violence is a complex phenomenon that impacts families across generations.
Victims can become perpetrators. Perpetrators are often victims. Family members who were never physically touched by violence are still deeply affected. Fear and shame can generate silence. These factors, and many others, allow the cycle to continue.
A 2017 survey showed that 58% of Californians have been touched by domestic violence. While we can and should take care of people impacted by providing shelters and support, we must also rally to end domestic violence and help people touched by domestic violence to break the cycle.
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