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National Domestic Violence Statistics

  • Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women, more than muggings, stranger rape, and car accidents combined.

  • The United Way ranks domestic violence as the leading cause of birth defects.

  • 3-4 million women are beaten by their husbands or boyfriends every year.

  • A man beats his partner every 13 seconds.

  • 1 out of every 2 women will be physically abused by their partner at least once.

  • 4000 women and children are beaten to death every year.

  • At least 25% of domestic violence victims are beaten while pregnant.

  • 50% of all homeless women and children are fleeing domestic violence situations.

  • 79% of spousal abuse is committed by men after the woman leaves.

  • An intimate male partner murdered 42% of all female homicide victims.

  • More than three million children witness acts of domestic violence every year.

  • 95% of boys and 72% of girls witnessing domestic violence will carry abuse into their own relationships.

  • 1 out of 3 high school relationships includes domestic violence or rape.

  • On average, a woman is beaten 9 times before she places the first call to the police for help; only 7% of spousal assaults are reported to the police.

  • 57% of women who are physically abused by their partners never tell anyone.

  • 10% of assaults committed by a male partner on women begin during the first pregnancy; pregnant women are at twice the risk of battery.

          -Department of Justice Stats-

For more statistics click on the following link: http://www.endabuse.org/resources/facts/

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Contact Information:
Manitowoc County Domestic Violence Center
1127 S. 22nd. St,   Manitowoc, WI  54220     
Crisis Line: 920-684-5770 or 1-877-275-6888
Business: 920-684-4661    Fax: 920-684-6344