The Facts
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men (aged 18+) in the U.S. has experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.
Every year an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of domestic violence.
Even more alarming is the fact that every 9 seconds a woman in the US is assaulted or beaten.
Domestic violence and child abuse run hand in hand. Studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually.
1.5 million high school students nationwide experience dating partner violence annually.
Corporations and economic loss exceed $5.8 billion annually due to domestic violence - $4.1 billion - direct medical & healthcare costs; $1.8 billion - loss productivity.
