mutually contrived, planned, or arranged; combined (esp in the phrases concerted action, concerted effort) 2. (Music, other) music arranged in parts for a group of singers or players. conËcertedly adv. conËcertedness n. conâ¢certâ¢ed (kÉnËsÉr tÉªd) adj. 1. performed by agreement; planned or devised together: a concerted effort. 2.
Domestic violence as a public health issue has been recognized by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Inter-American Commission of Women of the Organization of American States.
Domestic violence occurs in every culture, country, and age group. It affects people from all socioeconomic, educational, and religious backgrounds and happens in both same-sex and heterosexual relationships. Children are also affected by domestic violence, even if they are not abused or do not witness it directly. The majority of victims of domestic violence are women, although men can also be victimized. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, women are 90-95 percent more likely to be victims of domestic violence than are men.