Domestic Violence Statistics & Resources

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1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

More than 10 million people are abused each year in the U.S.

Source: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)

In Pennsylvania, 109 people died from domestic violence-related homocides and suicides last year. 56% were killed by a current or former intimate partner.

Source: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)

45.1% of Black women and 40.1% of Black men have experienced intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

55.5% of Indigenous women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetimes; 66.6% experience psychological abuse.

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

More than half (54%) of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals report having experienced some form of intimate partner violence, including acts involving coercive control and physical harm.

Source: National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

1 in 10 high school students has experienced physical violence from a partner in the last year.

Source: National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic violence is correlated with a higher rate of depression and suicidal behavior.

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence Statistics & Resources

With Awareness Comes Change

1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

More than 10 million people are abused each year in the U.S.

In Pennsylvania, 109 people died from domestic violence-related homocides and suicides last year. 56% were killed by a current or former intimate partner.

45.1% of Black women and 40.1% of Black men have experienced intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

55.5% of Indigenous women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetimes; 66.6% experience psychological abuse.

More than half (54%) of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals report having experienced some form of intimate partner violence, including acts involving coercive control and physical harm.

1 in 10 high school students has experienced physical violence from a partner in the last year.

Domestic violence is correlated with a higher rate of depression and suicidal behavior.

On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.

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To learn more or seek help, contact our Hotline to speak to our trained advocates.

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Hotline: Call, Text, or Chat

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What Is Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence Statistics & Resources

With Awareness Comes Change

1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

More than 10 million people are abused each year in the U.S.

In Pennsylvania, 109 people died from domestic violence-related homocides and suicides last year. 56% were killed by a current or former intimate partner.

45.1% of Black women and 40.1% of Black men have experienced intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

55.5% of Indigenous women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetimes; 66.6% experience psychological abuse.

More than half (54%) of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals report having experienced some form of intimate partner violence, including acts involving coercive control and physical harm.

1 in 10 high school students has experienced physical violence from a partner in the last year.

Domestic violence is correlated with a higher rate of depression and suicidal behavior.

On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.

Online Resources

To learn more or seek help, contact our Hotline to speak to our trained advocates.

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