As gender-based violence in Utah continues to rise, two University of Utah professors called for each community member to do their part in enacting change.
SALT LAKE CITY — As gender-based violence in Utahtwo University of Utah professors called for each community member to do their part in enacting change.
Salari explained during her presentation as part of University of Utah's Women's Week that gender-based violence goes beyond being abused by one's partner or spouse, contrary to popular belief. The definition can include sexual assault, family violence, trafficking, stalking and dating violence. It can affect people of all ages and sexual minorities., relative or roommate in Utah in 2022, up from 20 in 2021, according to statistics tracked by KSL.com.
Fukushima said gender-based violence is intertwined with other forms of violence, including racially motivated crimes. Gender-based violence also appears differently in each community, meaning that local needs can vary, she said.. One out of three Utah women will experience some form of domestic violence in her lifetime.
"It doesn't happen with one ," Fukushima said. "Actually organizing to change policy really does require critical mass."
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