Every single day in the U.S, at least three women are killed at the hands of their boyfriends or husbands as a result of domestic violence, according to domesticviolencestatistics.org. The site also notes that every year, 10 million children see domestic violence take place in their homes, which in turn directly effects their outlook and role in future relationships. These statistics are alarming. Awareness of domestic violence is not limited to the month of October; this is a deeper issue in which we should all pay attention to in an effort to stop it.
Chances are you know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. Reach out to that person, assist in any way that you can. Whatever you do, do not be silent about the issue. Many women are embarrassed as they thought "this would never happen to me." I, myself, was a victim of domestic violence and thought the same thing. Change happens when you break the cycle of abuse. Do your part to stop this violence.
For more statistics on domestic violence, follow the link:
http://domesticviolencestatistics.org/domestic-violence-statistics/
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