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Asian Family Violence Report: Chinese
  • 24% of Chinese surveyed know a woman who has been physically abused or injured by her partner

  • 61% of Chinese surveyed were hit regularly by their parents when they were growing up

  • 9% of the respondents know a man who is being beaten by his partner

  • For help, Chinese respondents said a woman should turn to: police (59%), friends (42%), family members (34%), shelter (36%). 18% say the woman shouldn't tell anyone.

  • Older Chinese respondents were more tolerant of the use of force and saw more situations in which violence is justified.

  • Younger Chinese respondents were less likely to see divorce, leaving the abuser, or arrest as viable alternatives than older respondents.
 
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