- Women of all races are about equally vulnerable to violence by an intimate partner.
- 30% of Americans know a woman who is physically abused in the past year.
- More than 3 deaths occur every day as a result of DVA.
- Over half the homeless women in America are fleeing DVA.
​- Reports from across 10 countries cite that between 55 and 95% of women who'd been physically abused by their partner never contacted any organization shelter or police for help.
- Approximately 15.5 million children are exposed to DVA every year.
- 50% of men who assault their wives also frequently abuse their children.
​- Over 15 million children witness some form of DVA annually.
- 40% of teens 14-17 know someone their age who has been hit or hurt by boyfriend.
- The stereotype that DVA is limited along socio-economic boundaries is generally false.
- The personal costs of DVA exceeds $5.8 billion each year, including $4.1 billion is for direct medical & mental health services.
- Estimates are doubled to triple of that when accounting for verbal and mental abuse that is rampant with DVA.
- DVA's total costs to US Employers are estimated at $13 billion each year.
Abuse is about Power and Control. Your loved one needs information so they can decide how to handle their own specific situation. People stay in abusive relationships for many reasons. They may be ashamed or even fear for their life.
To provide support, you and they need to get informed. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
​Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for guidance from trained DV advocates on how to help your friend/loved one.
​Encourage your friend/loved one to talk to trained domestic violence advocates. Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for local referrals.
Encourage your friend/loved one to develop a Safety Plan with a trained domestic violence advocate.
Get involved with your local DV Organization.