Females are much more likely than males to be killed by their spouse.
Domestic violence affects at least one out of every four U.S. families.
According to Louisiana's Criminal Code, it is a crime for any person to threaten, beat, sexually assault or otherwise harm another person. The statute applies whether or not the victim and abuser are married. They share feelings of helplessness, isolation, guilt, fear, and shame stemming from the abuse. They all pray their abuser won't strike again, but often he or she does. Sheriff Greg Champagne has made investigating cases of domestic abuse a top priority at the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Department, going so far as to create a Domestic Violence Unit.