Do you know someone affected by domestic violence?

We never know what goes on behind closed doors. Domestic violence is not just physical, it can be psychological.  It can happen to either gender, any age, any where.

A recent report talked of the increase in domestic violence on the days of football matches.  It also increases at Christmas.

Here are a few facts and figures from the UK site Refuge 

2 women are killed every week in England and Wales by a current or former partner (Office of National Statistics, 2015)

1 woman is killed every 3 days

1 in 4 women in England and Wales will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes and 8% will suffer domestic violence in any given year (Crime Survey of England and Wales, 2013/14)

Globally, 1 in 3 women will experience violence at the hands of a male partner (State of the World’s Fathers Report, MenCare, 2015)

This web site has some important guidance – Helpguide.org

Have you ever been affected by domestic violence?  Do you know any else who is affected?

Read More:

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm

Image credit – centerfortotalhealth.org