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Domestic Violence — Health Impact

Domestic violence damages physical and mental health. Emergency services, rights and exit pathways for women at risk.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-03

Domestic Violence — Health Impact

## Medical Impact of Violence

Domestic violence causes obvious physical harm, but long-term psychological damage is more lasting: PTSD (33% of women experiencing violence), depression (×2.5), chronic anxiety, increased substance use, harm to exposed children.

## Emergency — Right Now

Police: 100 | MDA: 101 | Women's Hotline: 1202 (24/7) | Tebeka (with translation): 1-800-20-20-16

## Shelters

Shelters for women and children nationwide — addresses confidential. Police or 1202 will refer immediately.

## Legal Rights

Protection order: obtained within 24 hours from court. Removal order: removes the abuser from the home. Free legal support: Tebeka 1-800-20-20-16.

📞 1202 | 1-800-20-20-16 | maatzimot.org.il

Research figures

  • PTSD in DV Survivors

    33%

    PTSD rate among domestic violence survivors

    Source: Brookdale Institute · 2020

If you are in immediate danger — call Police 100 or MDA 101.

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