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DID YOU KNOW

African-American women experience intimate partner violence at rates 35% higher than their White counterparts and 2.5 times the rate of men and other races
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African Americans account for a disproportionate number of intimate partner homicides. In 2005, African American accounted for almost 1/3 of the intimate partner homicides in this country
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Domestic violence affects all Americans, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. However, this threat has disproportionately dire consequences for African-American women.

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Cultural Competence
& Domestic Violence

WEBCASTS

Cultural Competence, African Americans and Domestic Violence

Presenters: Tricia B. Bent-Goodley, PhD, MSW and Oliver J. Williams, PhD

This Web cast will provide an overview of cultural and societal influences that impact disparities related to domestic violence in the African American community and resulting implications for policy and practice for domestic violence providers, child welfare workers, and social service professionals.

Original Airing: September 12, 2006

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