Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behavior used to maintain coercive control over one's intimate partner. Domestic violence consists of physical, sexual, psychological and/or emotional abuse. (dvsas.org)
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
1 in 3 women who die by homicide die at the hands of their partners.
More than 20,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines per day.
If domestic violence is something so prevalent in today's society, why is it something we have not been educated about? We stigmatize v̶i̶c̶t̶i̶m̶s̶ survivors, placing the blame and responsibility on them, asking "why does she stay?" rather than "why does he hit?". The fact is no one deserves to be abused.
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
1 in 3 women who die by homicide die at the hands of their partners.
More than 20,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines per day.
If domestic violence is something so prevalent in today's society, why is it something we have not been educated about? We stigmatize v̶i̶c̶t̶i̶m̶s̶ survivors, placing the blame and responsibility on them, asking "why does she stay?" rather than "why does he hit?". The fact is no one deserves to be abused.