Violence at Home Hidden Crime Fight for Victims’ Rights
Violence does not stay in the streets and affects 5 to 20 percent of adults. Spousal abuse is a crime, not a mere domestic dispute, and victims deserve support and community action.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1996
Page
15
Domestic violence as a major health crisis in the US and Iowa
Domestic violence is a widespread health problem with millions of women affected annually. The piece notes 2 to 4 million women nationwide, including about 20,000 in Iowa, are assaulted by partners each year. It states domestic violence is a leading reason women seek emergency care, comprising 22 to 35 percent of such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
FBI
American Medical Society
Iowa Medical Society
University of Iowa
U of I
Susan Schechter
U of
Schechter
Confidentiality rules govern staff in Iowa domestic violence centers
Iowa Code 236A requires staff at Giadala and related centers to keep client information confidential unless there is written authorization. The policy aims to protect battered women and children seeking help. Hotline numbers across eastern Iowa include 319/363-2093, 319/243-7867, 800/383-2988, 319/...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domestic
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Decorah
Allamakee
Buchanan
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Dubuque
Delaware
Iowa City
Cedar
Johnson
Washington
Marshalltown
Jasper
Marshall
Poweshiek
Tama Ottumwa
Domestic Abuse Myths and Realities in Iowa Map Context
A Iowa Medical Society sourced overview debunks myths about domestic violence noting it occurs across all incomes and backgrounds. It emphasizes that abuse is a learned pattern, often worsens with pregnancy, and that separation can raise harassment. The piece references shelters, crisis lines, and counseling options in Eastern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Iowa Medical Society
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