A WOMAN IS BEATEN EVERY 15 SECONDS by her partner.
Domestic violence is a leading cause of death to women, with 3 WOMEN KILLED BY THEIR PARTNERS EACH DAY.
Domestic Violence is the LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN ages 15-45.
1 IN 3 WOMEN REPORT BEING PHYSICALLY OR SEXUALLY ABUSED by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives.
Each year, 3 MILLION CHILDREN IN THE U.S. ARE EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE BY FAMILY MEMBERS AGAINST THEIR MOTHERS or female caretakers. These children are often at higher risk of being abused by the same perpetrator.
facts
Relationship abuse is a pattern of power and control used against an intimate
partner.
It can include physical, emotional, verbal and economic abuse.
Partner abuse affects people regardless of their race, age, sexual orientation,
religion or gender.
live aware and help
live aware: Share your knowledge, support others and take action.
change the message: Approach a friend in an understanding, non-blaming
way.
prevent abuse: Tell her that she is not alone and you are there to support
her if she wants help.
Offer her resources so she may speak to a counselor who can provide her
with options and safety planning.
resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Hotline in NYC 1-800-621-HOPE(1-800-621-4673)
Safe Horizon
www.safehorizon.org
212-577-7700
Family Violence Prevention Fund
www.fvpf.org
1-888-792-2873
1-800-END-ABUSE (1-800-363-2287)
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.ncadv.org
1-303-839-1852
Office of Justice Programs, Violence by Intimates: Analysis of Data on Crimes by Current or Former Spouses, Boyfriends, and Girlfriends, Bureau of Justice Statistics Factbook, Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, March 1998 (NCJ 167237).