- On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, intimidation, or stalking by an intimate partner in the U.S. — more than 12 million people a year. Domestic violence accounts for some 21 percent of all violent crimes.
- Domestic violence can lead to serious health problems, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse, as well as an increased likelihood of general medical problems such as headaches, chronic pain, and poor physical health.
- Domestic violence is not limited by economic status, race, national origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.