FACT OR FICTION ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

MYTH:  Domestic Violence is terrible, but it happens elsewhere, not in my community, not my neighborhood, my culture, my religion, or my congregation.
 
FACT:  Domestic Violence happens to people of every educational and socio-economic level at the same incidence.  Domestic Violence happens in all races, religions and age groups.
 
Some Domestic Violence Statistics:

• Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten.
• Most often the abuser is a member of her own family.
• Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women—more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.
• Domestic violence happens to men as well as women
• Studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually.
• Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls who have been in a relationship, said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm if presented with a breakup. 

Source: http://domesticviolencestatistics.org/domestic-violence-statistics
 
Brought to you by the St. Hubert Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry
 
If you or someone you know is being abused, seek help today. In an emergency, please dial 911.  For all other help, please call: Illinois Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline 877 TO END DV (877-863-6338), 877-863-6339 TTY