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Domestic Violence Facts & Figures

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Domestic violence thrives when we are silent. But if we speak up, we can end it.

FACT #1

4,774,000 women in the U.S. experience physical violence by an intimate partner every year.

FACT #4

Each year, 2 million injuries and 1,300 deaths are caused as a result of domestic violence.

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FACT #8

Domestic violence can negatively impact a woman's mental and physical health over the long term. Her children's mental well-being is also at risk of long-term damage.

FACT #5

Three women are murdered every day by an intimate partner.

FACT #9

It's common for domestic violence victims to experience a loss of productivity, decreased earning potential, and reduction in overall financial security.