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 OVER 20,000  WOMEN HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

60% HAVEN'T REPORTED TO THE POLICE   |   93% ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE   |   40% DON'T TELL ANYONE ABOUT IT

FACT 1

Incidence, Prevalence, and Severity Domestic violence and sexual assault are pervasive, life-threatening crimes affecting millions of individuals across our nation regardless of age, gender, economic status, race, religion, or education level.

FACT 2

More than 1 in 3 women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

FACT 3

Nearly 8 million women are raped, physically assaulted, and/or stalked by a current or former intimate partner each year.

FACT 4

1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have experienced rape in her or his lifetime. Nationwide, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former intimate partner every day.

FACT 5

Survivors of color and immigrant survivors face increased barriers to accessing safety and services. A survey found that 3 out of 4 advocates reported that immigrant survivors fear accessing legal services related to their abuser.

GET HELP! 

1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

IF YOU'RE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 911

National Domestic Violence Hotlines

United States

Break the Silence Survivor Helpline


United States Domestic Violence Hotlines

phone: 1 (855) 287-1777
message on Facebook

Europe

Domestic Violence Hotlines in European Countries

United Kingdom

Domestic Violence Hotlines Across the U.K.

Global

Global Domestic Violence Hotlines & Resources

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