Even more disturbing is that most violent acts perpetrated against Black women are committed by Black men.
Domestic violence is a pervasive treat to Black women s health.
Every 15 seconds, a women is punched, slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically abused by a man she knows. A woman is raped every two minutes. Black women have higher rates of sexual assault per 1000 persons. Rates of severe partner abuse are higher for low-income women. Black women are more likely to be poor.