Divorce discussion: The startling numbers on domestic violence in the United States
Over the years of helping clients through divorce proceedings, Kersh Law Firm has seen a disturbing number of cases wherein domestic violence played a big role. To spread awareness about this horrible reality, the firm is devoting this blog to share startling statistics on domestic violence in the United States.
• More women ages 15 to 44 in the U.S. are injured from incidents of domestic violence than in muggings, rapes, and road accidents combined.
• Over 1,500 centers and shelters have been built all over the U.S. to give battered women counseling and a place to stay.
• On an average, around 3.5 million women in the U.S. are abused yearly by the men in their homes.
• It is estimated that every 15 seconds in the U.S., a woman experiences some form of domestic violence or abuse.
• A study shows that one out of every four women in the U.S. will be a victim of domestic violence at least once.
• It is estimated that 8 out of 10 victims of domestic violence in the U.S. are women, and that number may even be higher.
• Approximately 50 percent of people who call 911 at night report domestic violence incidents.
• A lot of the instigators of domestic violence have also, at one point in time, been beaten themselves.
• For every 10 victims of domestic violence in the U.S., 7 are hurt after divorce or separation.
• A study shows that a disturbing 45 percent of domestic violence victims are pregnant women.
Houston-based family law counselKersh Law Firm, P.C. offers every client skilled negotiation and mediation as well as assertive representation during trial, complementing these competencies with exceptional customer service. Visit this page for more helpful reads on family law.
• More women ages 15 to 44 in the U.S. are injured from incidents of domestic violence than in muggings, rapes, and road accidents combined.
• Over 1,500 centers and shelters have been built all over the U.S. to give battered women counseling and a place to stay.
• On an average, around 3.5 million women in the U.S. are abused yearly by the men in their homes.
• It is estimated that every 15 seconds in the U.S., a woman experiences some form of domestic violence or abuse.
• A study shows that one out of every four women in the U.S. will be a victim of domestic violence at least once.
• It is estimated that 8 out of 10 victims of domestic violence in the U.S. are women, and that number may even be higher.
• Approximately 50 percent of people who call 911 at night report domestic violence incidents.
• A lot of the instigators of domestic violence have also, at one point in time, been beaten themselves.
• For every 10 victims of domestic violence in the U.S., 7 are hurt after divorce or separation.
• A study shows that a disturbing 45 percent of domestic violence victims are pregnant women.
Houston-based family law counselKersh Law Firm, P.C. offers every client skilled negotiation and mediation as well as assertive representation during trial, complementing these competencies with exceptional customer service. Visit this page for more helpful reads on family law.
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