Now Is the Time!
If you are a victim of domestic violence, now is the time to start thinking about protecting yourself and those who count on you for safety.
FACTS:
· Every year in the United States there are over 3 million incidents of domestic violence. That means that every nine seconds someone is beaten by their domestic partner!
· Every year over 4000 victims of domestic violence are killed.
· A large majority of domestic violence victims are women.
· Domestic violence causes more injuries to women in the USA between the ages of 15 and 44 than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.
· Nearly a third of all women who seek care from hospital emergency rooms are there for injuries resulting from domestic violence.
· The fact that you are reading this information is a very good sign! It means that you are seriously considering your situation. We hope you will begin to explore the options that are available to you.
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