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Violence against women


Women & violent crime

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Do you worry about becoming a victim of violent crime? If so, you're not alone. So far, two-thirds of women who have answered our iVillage poll have admitted to worries about being attacked.

The truth is that violent crime lends itself to shock stories and dramatic headlines that scream at us from newspapers every day. It's no wonder we worry about it.

Figures show that less than one in 20 of us will fall victim to violent crime but reiterating the statistics does little to make us feel safer in our homes or when out and about. Which is why iVillage have launched a crime and personal safety month...

be safe

  • Ten top tips to protect yourself
  • Keeping your children safe
  • Safety in your community
  • How to deal with racial harassment

    the issues

  • Assess your risk: The Crime Quiz
  • iVillagers talk: Real-life stories
  • Crime-jacked: Violent crime examined
  • Seeing crime through the eyes of a crime writer
  • What's normal, what's not: Recovering after crime
  • Time to say no to domestic violence
  • Violent crime and you: Join the debate

    advice for victims

  • Know how to report an attack
  • The Victim's Charter: Learn your rights
  • How to make a victim personal statement
  • Need time off work? What are your rights?
  • Going to court: What to expect
  • Are the victims forgotten?

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