On average, nearly 20 people every minute in the United States experience physical abuse at the hands of an intimate partner—amounting to more than 10 million men and women annually.
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1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men endure severe intimate partner violence, including physical abuse, sexual violence, and stalking. The effects of these experiences can lead to injury, PTSD, fear, the need for victim services, and the contraction of sexually transmitted infections.
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1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience some form of physical violence from an intimate partner, ranging from slapping and shoving to pushing. These incidents may not always be recognized as "domestic violence."
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1 in 7 women and 1 in 25 men will suffer injuries from an intimate partner.
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1 in 10 women have been raped by an intimate partner, with limited data available on male victims.
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1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have faced severe physical violence—beatings, burnings, or strangulation—by an intimate partner at some point in their lives.
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1 in 7 women and 1 in 18 men have been stalked by an intimate partner to the point where they feared for their safety or believed someone close to them was in danger of being harmed or killed.
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On a typical day, over 20,000 calls are made to domestic violence hotlines across the country.
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The presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%.
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15% of all violent crime is attributed to intimate partner violence.
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Women between 18 and 24 are most commonly abused by an intimate partner.
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19% of domestic violence cases involve a weapon.
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Domestic violence survivors are at a significantly higher risk of depression and suicidal behavior.
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Despite the severity of the injuries, only 34% of people harmed by an intimate partner seek medical care.​
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These statistics reflect a disturbing reality. Domestic violence affects millions of lives each year, leaving behind lasting physical and emotional scars. It's essential to raise awareness and take action to support those who need help.