facts...
|
|
1 in 4 women will suffer from Domestic Violence during their
lifetime. |
| |
|
|
|
On average a woman will have been assaulted 35 times before she reports
it. |
| |
|
|
|
On average it will take a woman 7 years to leave an abusive relationship
permanently. |
| |
|
|
|
It often starts or escalates during pregnancy.
|
| |
|
|
|
Domestic Violence is experienced by women regardless of class or other
social differences such as race or age. |
| |
|
|
|
2 women per week are killed in England and Wales by partners and/or
ex-partners. |
|
|
|
1 in 3 marriages that breakdown involve Domestic Violence. |
| |
|
|
|
There is a recognised link between Domestic Violence and Child
Abuse.
|
| |
|
|
|
Only 1 in 3 crimes resulting in injury are reported to the Police.
|
| |
|
|
|
In a home where there is Domestic Violence pets are likely to suffer
cruelty. |
| |
|
|
|
Research by NCH states that 73% of mothers said children had
witnessed Domestic Violence. |
| |
|
|
|
Two thirds of refuge residents are children. |
| |
|
|
|
It often continues after separation. |
|
