IPV is abuse or aggression in a romantic relationship, including current and former spouses and dating partners, and can include physical, psychological, or sexual violence and stalking.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or aggression that occurs in the context of a romantic relationship
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The frequency and severity of IPV vary, from a single episode to chronic and severe violence spanning multiple years. (endnote 8)
The frequency and severity of IPV varies, ranging from a single episode of violence to chronic and severe instances of violence spanning multiple years.
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IPV often starts in the privacy of a residence but can spill out into public spaces.
While IPV often starts in the privacy of a residence, it can spill out into public spaces.
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In Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020 (2023), NTAC found that 41% of individuals who engaged in mass attacks in public or semi-public spaces, including workplaces, had a prior history of domestic violence, including intimate partner violence.
Sample (n = undeterminable of undeterminable) · NTAC Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020 (2023), a different study
41% of individuals who engaged in mass attacks in public or semi-public spaces, including workplaces, had a prior history of domestic violence
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The 41% and 29% figures come from NTAC's 2023 study Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020.
Sample (n = undeterminable of undeterminable) · NTAC Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020 (2023), a different study
In Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016 – 2020 (2023), NTAC found
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In the same 2023 NTAC study, mass attackers in 29% of incidents were motivated at least in part by a domestic grievance.
Sample (n = undeterminable of undeterminable) · NTAC Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020 (2023), a different study
In 29% of the incidents, mass attackers were motivated to carry out their attack, at least in part, by a domestic grievance.
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According to the CDC, victims of IPV lose nearly 8 million days of paid work each year in the United States. (endnote 9)
victims of IPV lose nearly 8 million days of paid work each year in the United States
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According to the CDC, the estimated total cost of IPV, including medical care, mental health services, and lost productivity, exceeds $8.3 billion per year. (endnote 9)
the estimated total cost of IPV—including medical care, mental health services, and lost productivity—exceeds $8.3 billion per year
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Organizations should be aware of warning signs that could indicate an employee is experiencing IPV.
Organizations should be aware of certain warning signs that could indicate an employee is experiencing IPV
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A decrease in work performance can be a warning sign of IPV. (endnotes 10, 11)
decrease in work performance
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Uncharacteristic absenteeism or lateness can be a warning sign of IPV. (endnotes 10, 11)
uncharacteristic absenteeism or lateness
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Changes in appearance that could conceal injuries, such as clothing unsuited to the season or changed makeup use, can be a warning sign of IPV. (endnotes 10, 11)
changes in appearance that could conceal injuries
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Increased reluctance to socialize with coworkers can be a warning sign of IPV. (endnotes 10, 11)
increased reluctance to socialize with coworkers
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An abrupt change in address or living situation can be a warning sign of IPV. (endnotes 10, 11)
abrupt change in address or living situation
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Sudden requests to move away from open and public areas in the workplace can be a warning sign of IPV. (endnotes 10, 11)
sudden requests to move away from open and public areas in the workplace
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Disruptive visits, phone calls, or messages from a current or former partner can be a warning sign of IPV. (endnotes 10, 11)
disruptive visits, phone calls, or messages from their current or former partner
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Organizations must take immediate action if an employee is believed to be experiencing violence in a relationship.
Organizations must take immediate action if an employee is believed to be experiencing violence in a relationship
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Organizations can provide victims with parking spaces near the door of the workplace building.
Provide victims with parking spaces near the door of the workplace building
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Organizations can offer internal and third-party services, including counseling and mental health care, to victims.
Offer internal and third-party services, including counseling and mental health care
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Organizations can allocate funds for financial support to victims.
Allocate funds for financial support to victims
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Organizations can grant victims flexibility in using sick days and personal leave.
Grant flexibility to victims for using sick days and personal leave
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Organizations can coordinate with local shelters to identify available openings for victims.
Coordinate with local shelters to identify available openings for victims
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Organizations can offer relocation services to help victims move to a new residence.
Offer relocation services to help victims move to a new residence
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Organizations can use anonymized work schedules to decrease the risk of abusers locating victims.
Use anonymized work schedules to decrease risk of abusers locating victims
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Organizations can increase physical security presence in locations affected by IPV.
Increase physical security presence in impacted locations
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Intimate partner violence can include physical violence, psychological aggression, sexual violence, stalking, and other behaviors.
IPV can include physical violence, psychological aggression, sexual violence, stalking, and other behaviors.
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