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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: June 3, 2026

## 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

## Shelters

Shelters for women and children nationwide — addresses confidential. Police (100) or the 118 centre 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 072-2424622.

📞 118 | *6724 | 072-2424622 | 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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Domestic Violence — Health Impact

Research figures

PTSD in DV Survivors

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