STATISTICS

                                        Domestic Violence in the U.S. 

In the U.S., over 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually, with national studies showing 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. During September 2024, the National Domestic Violence Counts Survey documented the immediate needs of survivors, with organizations providing services like safety plans, emergency shelter, and crisis hotlines to thousands of individuals. 

· Prevalence: 

Over 10 million adults in the U.S. experience domestic violence each year. 

* Lifetime Impact: 

National studies show that one in four women and one in ten men will experience physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. 

*Specific Forms of Violence: 

23.2% of women and 13.9% of men have experienced severe physical violence (like beating, burning, or strangling) by an intimate partner in their lifetime. 

*Impact on Pregnancy: 

About 20% of pregnant people experience violence during their pregnancy, and this risk is higher for Black pregnant people or those under 20 years old. 

Official Sources: For detailed information and data, you can refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), or your local domestic violence support organizations. These statistics  are sobering reinforcement of the importance of the mission of our HOLY CROSS DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MINISTRY.