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Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
Domestic Violence as a Health Issue
Domestic Violence is the Number One public health issue facing women and children in the U.S. today.
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Battering is the greatest single cause of injury to women in the U.S. – more than muggings, rapes and auto accidents combined.
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Domestic Violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44.
- How pervasive is this crime? One out of every four women in this country will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Some studies indicate one of every two women will experience domestic abuse at least once during their marriage.
Only about 1/3 of female violence victims seek medical help.
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Annually, more than One Million women seek medical assistance for injuries caused by battering.
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Battered women are often severely injured; 22-35% of women who visit emergency rooms are there for injuries related to ongoing partner abuse.
One in four pregnant women have a history of partner violence.
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Almost 25% of pregnant women seeking prenatal care have been battered during their pregnancy.
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Premature births, developmental delays and disabilities are some of the results of battering during pregnancy.
Forty-five percent of female intimate violence victims live in households with children younger than 12.
- In 66% of violent homes where the female partner is beaten, so are the children.
American business is severely affected by domestic violence.
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Business suffers losses in productivity due to absenteeism, employee turnover and harrassment on the job.
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Health care expenses from domestic violence cost U.S. corporations between $3-5 billion annually.
75% of all 911 calls are domestic abuse calls
*Information compiled from statistics from U.S. Bureau of Justice, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
If you would like more information about A Safe Place, please call us at 847-731-7165 or email us at info@asafeplaceforhelp.org. |
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A Safe Place provides individual and group counseling to victims of domestic violence in both the residential and nonresidential programs.
The 24-hour HELP LINE, 847-249-4450; TTY 847-249-6557, can provide assistance in accessing services.
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