How much do you know about intimate partner violence? Test your knowledge with these three true or false statements.
1. Intimate partner violence impacts people of all genders, ages and cultural backgrounds.
TRUE – Intimate partner violence impacts people of all genders, ages and socio-economic, racial, educational, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. However, women experience intimate partner violence at much higher rates.
2. People who experience intimate partner violence often don’t report it to the police.
TRUE – People who experience intimate partner violence often don’t report it to the police for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons for not reporting their experiences to the police are:
- The belief that abuse is a private matter
- The perception that their experiences are not important enough to report
3. There is no way to help someone who is experiencing intimate partner violence.
FALSE – If you witness someone experiencing intimate partner violence, you can:
- Reach out to them and offer resources
- Report the incident to the authorities
- Talk about it with someone you trust
Source: Women and Gender Equality Canada. (2024). Intimate partner violence. Government of Canada.
