Domestic Violence: Stats at a Glance

• 1 in 4 women & 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

• 15.5 million children in the U.S. witness domestic violence every year.

• Presence of a gun in a DV situation → 500% higher risk of homicide.

• Over 50% of female homicide victims are killed by a current or former partner.

• Survivors lose 8 million workdays annually — equal to 32,000 full-time jobs.

• Less than 50% of incidents are reported to police.

• Most survivors first tell a friend, family member, or faith leader, not law enforcement.

• 20,000+ calls, chats, and texts are answered each month by the National Domestic Violence Hotline.