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.
18 hours ago
On average, intimate partner stalkers are the most threatening and dangerous type of stalker, and stalking increases the risk of intimate partner homicide by 3 times.
Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.
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Outer Banks Hotline, Inc.
3 days ago
Anyone can play a role in combating human
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NOW: Save the number for the National Human
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Outer Banks Hotline, Inc.
4 days ago
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Outer Banks Hotline, Inc.
5 days ago
Today is #WorldReligionDay. Domestic violence can impact people of any faith, religion, or spiritual practice, and some abusers may choose to use these beliefs to harm or shame their partners. Faith can also be an important part of some survivors' healing process. Learn more about these dynamics: nnedv.org/latest_update/domestic-violence-faith/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Outer Banks Hotline, Inc.
1 week ago
Many stalking victims experience being followed, approached, &/or threatened – including through technology. Over half of stalkers are (current or former) intimate partners.
Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.
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