DVA Facts & Statistics
A National Blight of Epidemic Proportions
About Domestic Violence & Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) is a horrific, national blight that reaches one in every three women & one in every four men in the United States alone. This devastating epidemic is inflicted upon victims through both physical and mental abuse that destroys their spirit, confidence, physical well-being, sense of worth and even desire to live. It is physically and mentally crippling that directly impacts millions of people every year.
Key Facts About DVA
Without question, the reach and impact of domestic violence and abuse is far reaching and of epidemic proportions. It is truly a national blight that must be addressed with a positive vengeance founded on awareness, victims' rights, education and support required to help millions of people in desperate need.
Socio-Economics
The stereotype that DVA is limited along socio-economic boundaries is generally false.
The personal costs of DVA exceeds $5.8 billion each year,
including $4.1 billion for direct medical & mental health services.Estimates are double to triple of that when accounting
for verbal and mental abuse that is rampant with DVA.DVA’s total costs to US Employers are estimated at $13 billion each year.
A woman is assaulted or beaten every 9 seconds in America
at the hands of their spouse or significant other.1 in 3 U.S. women and 1 in 4 U.S. men has/will experience DVA in her/his lifetime.
DVA is the leading cause of injury to women,
more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.Up to 10 million American women are victims of DVA each year.
74% of All Americans know someone who is/has been a victim of DVA.
Domestic violence is clearly one of the most chronically underreported crimes.
In a 1 Day (only) national survey - US domestic violence programs
served over 65,000 victims & answered over 23,000 crisis hotline calls.
Victims of DVA
Women
Children
Young Adults
Over half the homeless women in America
are fleeing DVA.
Women of all races face similar risks
of domestic violence.
30% of Americans know a woman
who was physically abused in the past year.
Domestic violence causes more than three deaths every day.
In 10 countries, 55–95% of abused women never sought help.
Approximately 15.5 million children
are exposed to DVA every year.
50% of men who assault their wives
also frequently abuse their children.
Over 15 million children witness
some form of DVA annually.
40% of teens 14-17 know someone
their age who has been hit or hurt by boyfriend.
Women aged 16-24 face the highest rate of intimate partner violence.
52% of college women know a friend who has experienced relationship violence.
43% of dating college women report
experiencing violent & abusive dating behaviors.
Over 13% of college women report
having been stalked
Of these, 42% were stalked by a boyfriend or ex
Over half the homeless women in America are fleeing DVA.
Women of all races face similar risks of domestic violence.
30% of Americans know a woman who was physically abused in the past year.
Domestic violence causes more than three deaths every day.
In 10 countries, 55–95% of abused women never sought help.
Women aged 16-24 face the highest rate of intimate partner violence.
52% of college women know a friend who has experienced relationship violence.
43% of dating college women report experiencing violent & abusive dating behaviors.
Over 13% of college women report
having been stalked
Of these, 42% were stalked by a boyfriend or ex
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