Every 12 seconds a woman is beaten by her partner.
Domestic violence is the leading cause of emergency room visits by women.
More than 3.3 million children witness parental abuse and violence each year. Between 1987 and 1994, the rate of reported domestic assaults in Greenville County nearly doubled. People may also be referred to the Family Violence Intervention Program. The Family Violence Intervention Program works to end the cycle of domestic violence by educating abusers and victims. Classes are held in Greenville, Greer and Simpsonville.