Every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten

Domestic Violence affects millions of Americans every year. According to the Family Prevention Fund: 3 women are murdered daily by their husbands or boyfriends. About 10 million children are witness to family abuse each year. Up to 50% of men who abuse their spouses also frequently abuse the children in the same household. Every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten as a victim of abuse. An alarming 50% of all female murders are committed by previous or current partners.

Domestic Violence is a very serious problem, a crime, which affects people of all walks of life. Male to female violence is the most dangerous, the most fatal; 95% of victims of family violence are women.

Domestic Violence or Family Violence is a repetitive abusive cycle. It can include psychological, emotional, physical, financial or sexual abuse. The abuse cycle consists of three stages: the tension building, explosive episode and the honeymoon period. These stages can develop over days, weeks or even months. The explosive period doesn't have to be a physical assault; it can be threats, stalking, harassement or other forms of physiological trama.

Please stay informed, knowledge leads to freedom, every woman deserves to live in peace!