South Dakota Domestic Violence

According to the South Dakota Domestic Violence Counts Summary, on September 17, 2013,181 domestic violence victims (99 children and 82 adults) found refuge in emergency shelters or transitional housing provided by local domestic violence programs.

South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic & Sexual Violence

Our Mission:

The South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic & Sexual Violence (SDCEDSV) is dedicated to the reclamation of the respected, autonomous and safe status of women who have been battered/raped, and their children and therefore is committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and their children.

For more information, contact:

South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic & Sexual Violence
P.O. Box 141
Pierre, SD 57501

Phone:  (605) 945-0869

Why South Dakota domestic violence services are needed:

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. 

Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime. 

Almost half of female (46.7%) and male (44.9%) victims of rape in the United States were raped by an acquaintance.  

72% of all murder-suicides involve an intimate partner; 94% of the victims of these murder suicides are female. 

1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence. 

Between 21-60% of victims of intimate partner violence lose their jobs due to reasons stemming from the abuse.

 Source:  National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Domestic violence articles to help you better understand the problem in South Dakota:  

How Domestic Violence Affects Children

There is no doubt that a child who witnesses violence between parents or caretakers is at a very high risk of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next.

Domestic Violence: Understanding Warning Signs

Recognizing the warning signs of an abusive relationship is one thing, but having the courage to do something about it is yet another. Women who feel they are in an abusive relationship should reach out to their friends and family. 
 

Domestic Violence Involves Excuses

Domestic violence continues to be the most under reported crime in the United States and its tragic affects are felt in every state and in every community. In most states, we have stronger laws protecting animals than we do in protecting women and children in violent relationships. 
 

Personal Perspective Of Domestic Violence

I had heard about domestic violence, but all I knew was that it existed and not very much of anything else. As I made that drive, I kept asking myself, "OK, now that you have made this decision to go get her, what do you do next?"

"Walking Life's Road", a book on spiritual living by Ken Bradford

As each one of us walks life's road, we must understand that each spiritual journey will be different. Our spiritual life can be as unique as our fingerprints. It is a mistake to judge another person's path against your own. In order for us to become what we want to be, we must learn to accept ourselves at the very place in life where we are right now.

 Cool software.  Web graphics without Photoshop.

This ebook was written for all freelance writers who want to take blog writing to the next level. If your dream is to become a successful freelance blog writer, you owe it yourself to let professional freelance writers like Ken and Deborah help you. Reading and following the principles in “Freelance Blog Writing: Writing Better Web Content" will help you build a faithful readership.       

PDF Version                        Kindle Version

Support is provided by:

 Introducing - New Endings Initiative

 

If you would like to support a worthwhile cause to help promote education and public awareness on the subject of domestic violence, please join BWC Marketing in this effort.