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Fathers’ Day Poll 2007

A. S. S. O. C. I. A. T. E. S. P e t e r D. HART. RESEARCH. Family Violence. Prevention Fund. www.endabuse.org. Fathers’ Day Poll 2007. Key findings from a nationwide survey among 1,020 men conducted April 23 – May 3, 2007 for

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Fathers’ Day Poll 2007

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  1. A S S O C I A T E S P e t e r D HART RESEARCH Family Violence Prevention Fund www.endabuse.org Fathers’ Day Poll 2007 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

  2. Men Recognize Prevalence Of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault How common are domestic violence and sexual assault in the United States? All men Very/fairly common Not sure Pretty rare Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over 69%65%73%58% Very common Just somewhat common 67% Fairly common

  3. More Than Half Think A Woman They Know Will Be A Victim 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? All men Very/fairly likely Not at alllikely Not sure Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over 63%60%52%41% Very likely Only somewhat likely 56% Fairly likely

  4. Many Believe They Know Someone Already Involved 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? 56% Believe family member, close friend, acquaintance involved in domestic violence/sexual assault situation Acquaintance 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 responses possible) Closefriend Familymember All men

  5. A lot of difference Some difference A little difference Not much/no difference Many Men Believe They Can Make A Difference How 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 73% 57% 22% 19% 13% 12%

  6. A lot/somedifference 65%58%59%39% A lot/somedifference 78%81%71%52% Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over Age 18 to 34Age 35 to 49Age 50 to 64Age 65/over Have childrenunder 18 No childrenunder 18 64% 53% Have childrenunder 18 No childrenunder 18 83% 67% Many Men Believe They Can Make A Difference How 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

  7. Men Are Willing To Get Involved 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% Talk with children about importance ofhealthy, violence-free relationshipsMen 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

  8. Men Are Willing To Get Involved 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% 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

  9. Many Have Talked To Children About Violence-Free Relationships 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

  10. No Institutions Get High Marks For Doing Enough Is this group doing enough to raise awareness and address the problem of domestic violence and sexual assault? Entertainmentindustry Government leaders/ elected officials Sports industry Schools Colleges/universities News media Businesses and employers

  11. No Institutions Get High Marks For Doing 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 worship Police or lawenforcement Retail stores Health care providers, doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics

  12. Broad Support For Employer-Based Efforts 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

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