- 1 in 4 women report experiencing domestic violence in their lifetimes
- 2 million injuries are caused each year by domestic violence
- 1300 deaths are reported each year due to domestic violence
- Over $5.8 billion each year is spent on health related costs due to domestic violence
- nearly 8 million days of paid work each year are lost due to domestic violence - this is the equivalent to 32,000 full-time jobs
- 96% of domestic violence victims who are employed experience problems at work due to abuse
- 33% of all police time is spent responding to domestic violence disturbance calls
- 57% of cities cite domestic violence against women and children as the top cause of homelessness
We have to wake up, America! Domestic Violence can no longer be the closeted, taboo subject it once was. We can't afford it to be. It all begins with education.
