Facts on Domestic Violence
Nevada Ranks #1 For Domestic Violence Murders In The U.S.
• Up to 3 Million women are physically abused by their husband or boyfriend every year.
• Nearly 1/3 of women inthe U.S. will be abused by a current or former partner sometime during their lives.
• More than 55,000 women in Nevada alone will receive Domestic Violence Services in this year alone.
• Domestic Violence is the most common, but least reported crime in the United States.
IT IS THE #1 CAUSE OF WOMANS INJURIES -
MORE THAN CAR ACCIDENTS, RAPES AND MUGGINGS COMBINED!
• Approximately 95% of the victims of Domestic Violence are women.
• 35% of woman homicide victims over the age of 15 are killed by their husbands, exhusbands or boyfriends.
On average, more than 3 women are murdered by their husbands, ex-husbands or boyfriends in this
country everyday, totaling approxinmately 1,500 per year.
• Each year more than 1 million women seek medical assistance for injuries caused by battering.
• In a national survey of more than 6,000 American families, 50% of the men who frequently
assault their wives, also frequently abuse their children.
MYTH: A SLAP NEVER HURT ANYONE....
REALITY: Domestic Violence is distinguished by it’s frequency and duration. It can occur
over several years. Physical injuries range from a black eye, to broken bones, burst ear drums, split lips, burns, scalds,
torn scalps, broken teeth and bruised necks through attempted strangulations. Women are frequently hospitalized.Injuries can end in death. Over 1/3 of the murders in America take place between family members. Constant exposure to beatings is also damaging mentally in terms of that individuals self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence.
If you or someone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence and is in need of assistance please call 800-799-7233
BeautyForAshesOutreach.com • TransitionalHousingResource.com
Beauty For Ashes • PO Box 620612 • Las Vegas, NV 89162
