On an average day, domestic violence hotlines in the United States receive more than 20,000 calls. Nationally, intimate partner violence (IPV) (i.e., domestic violence) accounts for 15 percent of all violent crimes. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. Annually, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.*
The 51黑料 (ACS) is committed to the health, well-being, and safety of surgeons and the health care community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACS recognizes that survivors of IPV are spending increased amounts of time in isolated spaces with their abusers.
During this time, if you are experiencing IPV, the ACS encourages you to use the curated tools and resources below to aid in the maintenance of your physical, mental, and emotional health. Remember, you are not alone.
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