... as easily identified because victims usually just think that the sexual demands are not that serious. For example, many believe that "it is not sexual abuse unless intercourse is involved"(Crawford-Clark). But, that is not true. Sexual abuse, although it includes a constant demand of sex, can also include criticizing the victim in sexual terms, calling ... victims. A substantial amount of evidence has proved that the association between dating violence and other health risk behaviors such as alcohol and substance abuse, eating disorders, and sexual risks is a considerable one. These firs...

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... . I was afraid to go to sleep" (Brennan 583). In 1999, Roger Sider, M.D. wrote the article, "Living Together Risky for Young Women and Children," which talks about domestic violence and the risks undertaken by young women and children. In his findings he observes that the increase of domestic violence is a result of poverty, the easy availability of guns, alcohol and substance abuse ... such as crime, abuse and neglect, and addictions. By separating from her husband, Lou is not only hurting herself, but she is increasing the risk for her children to become involved in illegal activities....

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