Fathers’ Day Poll 2007

HARTRESEARCH

P e t e r D

A S S O T E SC I A

www.endabuse.org

Key findings from a nationwide survey among 1,020 menconducted April 23 – May 3, 2007 for

Family Violence Prevention Fund, with support from Verizon Wireless

Margin of error = ±3.1 percentage points

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34%

33%

25%

6% 2%

How common are domestic violence and sexual assault in the United States?

Very common

Fairly common

Just somewhat common

Pretty rare

Not sure

67%

Very/fairly common

Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over

69%65%73%58%

All men

Men Recognize Prevalence Of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

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37%

28%

19%

15%1%

How likely is it that at some point in your life a woman or girl you know will be a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault?

Very likely

Only somewhat

likely

Not sure

56%

Very/fairly likely

Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over

63%60%52%41%

All men

More Than Half Think A Woman They Know Will Be A Victim

Fairly likely

Not at alllikely

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Many Believe They Know Someone Already Involved

30%

21%

25%

Have you ever had reason to believe a member of your family, a close friend, or an acquaintance was involved in a domestic violence or sexual assault situation?

Familymember

All men

Believe family member, close friend, acquaintance involved in domestic violence/sexual assault situation

Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over

Have children under 18No children under 18

60%67%56%32%

64%51%

(Multiple responsespossible)

56%

Closefriend

Acquaintance

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Many Men Believe They Can Make A Difference

19%31%

How much difference do you think you can make in these areas?

57%

19%

Preventing domestic violence and sexual assault

Promoting healthy, respectful, nonviolent relationships

among young people

A lot of differenceSome difference

A little difference

Not much/no difference

12%

73%

22%

13%

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Many Men Believe They Can Make A DifferenceHow much difference do you think you can make in these areas?

Preventing domestic violence and sexual assault

Promoting healthy, respectful, nonviolent relationships

among young people

Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over

A lot/somedifference

78%81%71%52%

Have childrenunder 18

No childrenunder 18

83%

67%

Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over

A lot/somedifference

65%58%59%39%

Have childrenunder 18

No childrenunder 18

64%

53%

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Men Are Willing To Get Involved

Talk with children about importance ofhealthy, violence-free relationships Men with children under 18 Men with no children under 18

Donate old wireless phone to programsthat assist victims/prevent violence

Sign pledge to promote respect forwomen/girls and end violence

Sign petition or contact elected officialsto urge strengthening laws

Purchase small item or product that raises awareness and funds

Would be willingto do and wouldmake time for

70%

82%63%

70%

66%

65%

51%

Would be willingto do but may not have time

18%

13%21%

14%

18%

22%

25%

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Men Are Willing To Get Involved

Make $1.00 donation on any bill, such as credit card or utility bill, to group working to prevent

Participate in programs at work, including events, donation programs, cell phone drives to raise awareness & help prevent (employed men)

Contribute money to group working toprevent domestic violence

Participate in or attend an event, such as a dinner, concert, or walk to raise awareness and funds

Would be willingto do and wouldmake time for

50%

43%

43%

34%

Would be willingto do but may not have time

16%

31%

29%

41%

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Many Have Talked To Children About Violence-Free Relationships

47%

55%

63%

68%

Have you ever talked to your son/daughter, boys/girls not your children about the importance of healthy, violence-free relationships?

Fathers who have talked to their sons

Fathers who have talked to their

daughters

Men who have talked to boys who are not

their children

Men who have talked to girls who are not

their children

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No Institutions Get High Marks For Doing Enough

32%61%

29%65%

25%67%

26%68%

19%72%

17%78%

12%83%

Should be doing moreDoing enough

Is this group doing enough to raise awareness and address the problem of domestic violence and sexual assault?

Entertainmentindustry

Government leaders/ elected officialsSports industry

Schools

Colleges/universities

News media

Businesses and employers

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No Institutions Get High Marks For Doing Enough

44%48%

27%49%

42%53%

36%54%

33%59%

Should be doing moreDoing enough

Is this group doing enough to raise awareness and address the problem of domestic violence and sexual assault?

Community groupsor organizations

Churches, synagogues,

places of worshipPolice or lawenforcement

Retail stores

Health care providers,

doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics

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Broad Support For Employer-Based Efforts

72%

77%

83%

87%

Employers should be doing this

Provide information for victims about how to

get help

Policies to assist victims in getting help, including job security if they take

leave to get help

Provide training for supervisors/managers on supporting victims

Information/resources with guidance on talking

to kids about violence-free relationships