The Stats

 

Who is most likely to suffer from domestic abuse or become a victim of domestic violence?

    Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, income or other factors.

    Women and Men can be both be victims of domestic violence.

    Women ages 20-24 are at greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence.

    1 in 3 female homicide victims are killed by their current/former partner.

    More than 4 million women experience physical assault and rape by their partners.

How many men are victims of domestic violence?

    Men are victims of nearly 3 million physical assaults in the United States.

How often does domestic violence occur?

    1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.
Think of it this way - if you have 4 sisters/daughters, one of them will be a victim of domestic violence.  If you don't, think of four of your closest female friends, one of them will be a victim. 

When and where does domestic violence happen?

    Domestic violence is most likely to take place between 6pm and 6am.

    More than 60% of domestic violence incidents happen at home.

What happens to victims of domestic violence?

    Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

    At least 1/3 of families using NYC's family shelter system are homeless due to domestic violence.

What are the effects of domestic violence on children?

More than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes each year.

Children who live in homes where there is domestic violence also suffer from abuse/neglect at high rates (30% - 60%).
Children exposed to domestic violence at home are more likely to have health problems, including becoming sick more often, having frequent headaches and stomachaches, and being more tired and lethargic.

"Young people are affected by domestic violence and dating violence as both victims and witnesses.  One-half to two-thirds of residents in domestic violence shelters are children.  In fact, on one day in 2010, 20,406 children were living in domestic violence shelters or transitional housing facilities. Another 6,592 sought services at non-residential programs."

For more information visit
 http://www.safehorizon.org/page/domestic-violence-statistics--facts-52.html
http://nnedv.org/policy/issues/children.html