October 11, 2018 Outer Banks Hotline has partnered with the Community Care Clinic of Dare to create a Clothesline Project Display at the clinic during the month of [...]
Domestic ViolenceCrisis Statistics
- Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted.
- 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner
- Domestic victimization is correlated with a higher rate of depression and suicidal behavior
- 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence
- Nearly 1.5 million high school students in the United States are physically abused by dating partners every year
Domestic Violence
Crisis Statistics
Crisis Statistics
- Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted.
- 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner
- Domestic victimization is correlated with a higher...
Sexual AssaultCrisis Statistics
- 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the United States has been raped in their lifetime
- Nearly 20.9% of female high school students and 13.4% of male high school students report being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner
- In 8 out of 10 cases of rape, the victim knew the person who sexually assaulted them
- One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years’ old
- Rape is the most under-reported crime; 63% of sexual assaults are not reported to police and Only 12% of child sexual abuse is reported to the authorities
Sexual Assault
Crisis Statistics
Crisis Statistics
- 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the United States has been raped in their lifetime
- Nearly 20.9% of female high school students and 13.4% of male high school students report being physically...
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Outer Banks Hotline, Inc.
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Support for LGBTQ youth within families and communities may decrease an individuals risk for sex trafficking and other forms of violence. Those who lack strong support may face financial strains, experience violence and homelessness. Up to 40% of homeless youth identify LGBTQ and 46% ran away from home because of family rejection. ... See MoreSee Less
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Outer Banks Hotline, Inc.
1 month ago
Hotline would not be here without the dedication and commitment of all of our wonderful volunteers. Yesterday was supposed to be the day of our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and we are sad we couldn’t celebrate together, but looking forward to a time when we can. We are sending our love and appreciation to each and every one of you who make our organization so special. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago
Timeline PhotosToday is the Day of Silence, a student-led day of action for LGBTQ visibility to help end harassment and erasure of LGBTQ students. ... See MoreSee Less
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Here's How We Can Center Queer & Trans Survivors In The #MeToo Movement
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I pray that queer and trans survivors aren’t left behind — our voices deserve to be front and center in the movement as much any other survivor.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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