Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States. Domestic violence can strike any household. Only women are victims of spousal or domestic abuse. One third of the homicides in the U.S. are domestic violence related. Domestic violence can be fatal.
Domestic violence can happen in any household.
Fallacy Men are only the batterers and abusers. Women are less violent than men. Domestic violence is NOT something anyone enjoys or asks for. Domestic violence can leave victims feeling trapped and unable to help themselves. Domestic violence can have long-term effects on children.