Domestic Violence Facts

National Domestic Violence Statistics

The Center For Disease Control reports that more than 1 in 3 women in the United States experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. 1 in 3 teens experience dating violence.

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women

more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. Every 9 seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted or beaten. Every year, 1 in 3 women who is a victim of homicide is murdered by her current or former partner.

Quick Fact

It takes an average of 7 attempts for a survivor to leave their abuser and stay separated. Leaving is the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship.

Domestic Vilolence Statistics BY Race/ Ethnicity

Black People, who account for 21.9% of New York City’s population

45.0% of domestic violence related homicide victims
33.4% of domestic violence-related rape victims
33.8% of domestic violence related sex offense victims.
46.4% of domestic violence related felony assault victims.
44.1% of domestic violence related strangulation victims.
26.1% of domestic violence related stalking victims.

Hispanic People , who account for 29.2% of New York City’s population

42.7% of domestic violence related rape victims
42.6% of domestic violence related sex offense victims

Women, who account for 52.3% of New York City’s population

99.2% of domestic violence related rape victims
72.5% of domestic violence related sexual offense victims
91.0% of domestic violence related strangulation victims
87.4% of domestic violence related stalking victims

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