Domestic Violence

Suicide and intimate partner violence are both major public health crises — and the link between them has never been more apparent. Studies have shown a strong connection between physical, sexual or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse and suicide.

• 28% of South Dakota women and 24% of South Dakota men have experienced intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence or stalking.
• Women who have been victims of intimate partner violence and whose partners have threatened or attempted suicide are at a greater risk than those whose partners had never threatened or attempted suicide.
• Younger victims of intimate partner violence are more at risk for suicidality than older victims.
• About 1 in 5 women who have experienced intimate partner violence have threatened or attempted suicide.