DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

TOGETHER

KNOWS

WE CAN

NO BOUNDARIES

END IT!

Domestic Violence is defined as "violent" or aggressive

behavior within the home, typically involving violent
abuse of a spouse or partner.

1 in 3

DID YOU KNOW?

Every 9 seconds in the US a
woman is assaulted or beaten.

1 in 4
Men have been
physically abused by
an intimate partner

WHY IT MATTERS

AGE

RACE RELIGION

NATIONALITY

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Women have been victims

of domestic violence in
their lifetime

SOCIOECONOMIC
STATUS

1 in 5 women &1 in 7 men have

been severely physically abused by
an intimate partner.
Domestic violence accounts for
15% of all violent crime.
Domestic victimization is
correlated with a higher rate of
DEPRESSION and SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR.
Domestic violence is most
common among women between
the ages of 18-24.
Only 34% of people who are
injured by intimate partners receive
medical care for their injuries.

DV is prevalent in every community & affects

all people.
Physical violence is often accompanied by
emotionally abusive & controlling behavior as
part of a much larger, systematic pattern of
dominance and control.

If you or anyone you know is a

victim of domestic violence,
call the
National Domestic Violence
Hotline:

1 - 8 0 0 - 3 3 HA VE N

www.SafeHavenStatesboro.org