Domestic violence: Why do so many men still get away with beating wives? [View All]

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There is an excellent article in the July/August issue of Mother Jones. Although some progress has been made, there is still such a long way to go. However, I really don't see much focus on this issue these days.

Here's some alarming statistics:
* Between 1 and 4 million women in U.S. are victims
* 31% of women slain are murdered by husbands, boyfriends or exes, the majority killed after trying to flee
* Domestic violence ranked No. 1 in cause of homelessness in 44% of cities surveyed.
* 40% of assaults began during women's first pregnancy, with homicide being second leading cause of death of pregnant women
*$4.1 billion spent yearing on medical and mental health care as direct result of domestic violence.

Not surprisingly, this administration does not view it as a serious problem. Federal family violence prevention programs were underfunded by $48 million this year.


So, why do you think this is still such a problem? What are some possible solutions? What are your thoughts about these statistics? Do they surprise you? Have you been effected by this issue?

And, yes, I realize dometic violence can be directed at men as well. The article pegs that number at 15%, so we are basically talking about violence directed at women by men. Feel free to start your own thread if you want to address that issue.