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U.S. Domestic Violence Statistics

Domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality.

It is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior that is only a fraction of a systematic pattern of dominance and control.

Every second, three people in the United States become a victim of domestic violence. This means each year, more than 10 million Americans experience domestic abuse.

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Spousal Abuse Impacts the Entire Family

One in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of those children are eyewitnesses to the violence.

Domestic Violence Repeats Itself

Men who are exposed to domestic violence as children are three to four times more likely to perpetrate domestic violence as adults.

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65% of domestic violence goes untreated

Only 34% of people who are injured by intimate partners receive medical care for their injuries.

S.A.F.E.
Assistance to Domestic Violence Victims

S.A.F.E serves three main counties in Southern West Virginia, McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming. Mercer County ranked third in the state for domestic violence reported cases.

S.A.F.E. Shelter, Housing, and Advocacy

In the 2017-2018 year, S.A.F.E. provided the following support to victims of domestic violence:

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8,244 Adults
7,171 Children

Meals and Personal Hygiene Products

24,732

Advocacy and Hours of Service to Clients

McDowell - 600 hours | 319 clients
Mercer - 1162 hours | 969 clients
Wyoming - 340 hours | 202 clients

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