Intimate Partner Violence|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC

Intimate Partner Violence|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC

Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans. The term "intimate partner violence" describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy.

The goal is to stop IPV before it begins. There is a lot to learn about how to prevent IPV. We do know that strategies that promote healthy behaviors in relationships are important. Programs that teach young people skills for dating can prevent violence. These programs can stop violence in dating relationships before it occurs.

In The Spotlight

• Breaking the Silence – Public Health’s Role in Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
• The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)
• Dating Matters™: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships
• IPV Support on our Facebook page
• Podcast: When Closeness Goes Wrong
• Training Professionals in the Primary Prevention of Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence: A Planning Guide

Latest Articles & Publications

• Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and HIV in Women  [PDF 2MB]
• Effect of Screening for Partner Violence
• Costs of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in the United States
• Evaluation for Improvement: A Seven-Step Empowerment Evaluation Approach
• The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) Reports
• Preventing Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence: Program Activities Guide
• Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet

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Additional Resources

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
• National Sexual Assault Hotline

IPV Prevention Topics

• Definitions
• Data Sources
• Consequences
• Publications

• Risk and Protective Factors
• Prevention Strategies
• Translation
• Additional Resources