Domestic Violence Awareness Month Statistics

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Statistics

Every Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the contrast is the point. Even when victims and survivors seek safety, the latest CDC estimates show intimate partner violence and stalking remain widespread, with lifelong experiences affecting 1 in 4 women and 1 in 4 women reporting severe physical violence, while men’s lifetime rates remain dramatically lower, and fear barriers still help keep abuse hidden.

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Key Statistics

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In 2022, 1 in 5 women (21.3%) and 1 in 38 men (2.6%) reported experiencing rape or attempted rape in their lifetime

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In 2022, 1 in 4 women (24.5%) and 1 in 18 men (5.6%) reported experiencing severe physical violence in their lifetime

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In 2022, 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 20 men (4.8%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence

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In 2022, 1 in 5 women (20.8%) and 1 in 38 men (2.7%) reported experiencing stalking in their lifetime

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In 2022, 1 in 6 women (16.2%) and 1 in 33 men (3.0%) reported experiencing contact sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime

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In 2022, 1 in 4 women (26.0%) and 1 in 16 men (6.3%) reported experiencing an injury from violence

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In 2022, 1 in 6 women (15.7%) and 1 in 21 men (4.6%) reported experiencing psychological aggression in their lifetime

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In 2022, 1 in 7 women (14.0%) and 1 in 27 men (3.7%) reported experiencing severe physical violence by intimate partners

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In 2022, 1 in 10 women (9.7%) and 1 in 34 men (2.9%) reported experiencing partner rape

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In 2022, 1 in 20 women (5.0%) and 1 in 60 men (1.7%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence involving a weapon

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In 2022, 1 in 14 women (7.2%) and 1 in 23 men (4.2%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence that resulted in hospitalization

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In 2022, 1 in 6 women (15.7%) and 1 in 29 men (3.4%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence that resulted in injury but not hospitalization

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In 2022, 1 in 10 women (10.1%) and 1 in 40 men (2.6%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence that resulted in fear for safety

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In 2019, an estimated 23.2% of women and 13.6% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence at some point in their lifetime (includes psychological violence)

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In 2019, 10.5% of women and 5.0% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year (includes psychological violence)

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In 2019, 9.9% of women and 5.0% of men reported being victims of rape/sexual assault by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime

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In 2019, 5.4% of women and 2.0% of men reported being victims of stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime

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In 2019, 11.6% of women and 4.4% of men reported being victims of physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime

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In 2019, 7.4% of women and 2.9% of men reported being victims of psychological violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime

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In 2019, 10.8% of women and 4.8% of men reported experiencing intimate partner violence after age 18

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In 2019, 7.9% of women and 3.3% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year

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In 2019, 2.7% of women and 1.4% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year that resulted in injury

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In 2019, 3.5% of women and 0.9% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year involving a weapon

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In 2019, 2.1% of women and 0.8% of men reported being victims of stalking by an intimate partner in the past year

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In 2019, 1.6% of women and 0.3% of men reported being victims of rape/sexual assault by an intimate partner in the past year

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In 2019, 1.8% of women and 0.4% of men reported being victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in the past year

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In 2019, 2.6% of women and 1.1% of men reported being victims of psychological violence by an intimate partner in the past year

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In 2023, 56% of women in the US who were victims of rape/sexual assault reported an intimate partner as the offender

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In 2023, 7.2% of women in the US reported being raped or sexually assaulted by an intimate partner

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From 2001–2019, the prevalence of intimate partner violence declined by 29.7% among women

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From 2001–2019, the prevalence of intimate partner violence declined by 33.1% among men

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Intimate partner violence prevalence was estimated at 17.9% among women in 2001–2006 and 12.6% among women in 2013–2019

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Intimate partner violence prevalence was estimated at 5.0% among men in 2001–2006 and 3.4% among men in 2013–2019

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The rate of intimate partner violence hospitalizations among women declined by 21% from 2005 to 2015

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The rate of intimate partner violence hospitalizations among men declined by 14% from 2005 to 2015

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The number of homicides where an intimate partner was the offender decreased from 1,749 in 1993 to 1,128 in 2019

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The intimate partner homicide rate (victims per 100,000) decreased from 1.3 in 1993 to 0.8 in 2019

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In the FBI’s UCR/NIBRS, the number of aggravated assault incidents with domestic relationship rose from 2015 to 2020 before declining slightly in 2021

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In 2020, there were 5,361,822 reported incidents of domestic violence

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In 2021, there were 5,174,603 reported incidents of domestic violence

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In 2020, 1,379,391 victims were involved in domestic violence incidents

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In 2021, 1,362,320 victims were involved in domestic violence incidents

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The percentage of female IPV victims who reported police contact in the past year increased from 23.4% (2006–2010) to 27.0% (2016–2020)

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The percentage of male IPV victims who reported police contact in the past year increased from 17.4% (2006–2010) to 20.3% (2016–2020)

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Reports of intimate partner violence to police increased by 23% from 2003 to 2015

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Nationally, the rate of female intimate partner homicide declined by 55% between 1993 and 2019

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Nationally, the rate of male intimate partner homicide declined by 45% between 1993 and 2019

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From 2013 to 2021, the reported number of domestic violence incidents (NIBRS) decreased by 3.6%

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The number of verified cases of intimate partner homicide declined from 1,254 in 2013 to 1,023 in 2019

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In the UK, the Crime Survey estimates intimate partner violence incidents increased by 4% from 2019 to 2021

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The share of IPV victimization attributed to current partners increased slightly from 2013 to 2018 (US)

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From 2000 to 2019, the rate of stalking victimization declined from 1.9% to 1.2%

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In 2017, 26.0% of domestic violence offenders were repeat offenders, and the repeat rate increased to 28.5% by 2021

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In 2020, 11.4% of domestic violence incidents involved a weapon

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In 2021, 11.0% of domestic violence incidents involved a weapon

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In 2020, 47.7% of domestic violence incidents involved physical injury to a victim

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In 2021, 46.9% of domestic violence incidents involved physical injury to a victim

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In 2020, 15.0% of domestic violence incidents involved strangulation

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In 2021, 14.6% of domestic violence incidents involved strangulation

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In 2020, 27.2% of domestic violence incidents involved threats of violence

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In 2021, 26.7% of domestic violence incidents involved threats of violence

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In 2020, 12.7% of domestic violence incidents involved kidnapping

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In 2021, 12.2% of domestic violence incidents involved kidnapping

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In 2020, 4.1% of domestic violence incidents involved arson

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In 2021, 4.0% of domestic violence incidents involved arson

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In 2020, 2.3% of domestic violence incidents involved human trafficking

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In 2021, 2.2% of domestic violence incidents involved human trafficking

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In 2020, 37.5% of domestic violence victims were female

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In 2021, 37.3% of domestic violence victims were female

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In 2020, 48.2% of domestic violence victims were under age 30

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In 2021, 47.6% of domestic violence victims were under age 30

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In 2020, 6.8% of domestic violence victims were age 65 or older

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In 2021, 6.7% of domestic violence victims were age 65 or older

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In 2020, 14.4% of domestic violence victims had a disability

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In 2021, 14.1% of domestic violence victims had a disability

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In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 1,006,000 injuries (women)

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In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 43,000 deaths (women)

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In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 1,006,000 injuries (men)

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In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 16,000 deaths (men)

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Between 2003 and 2019, 54% of female homicide victims were killed by a current or former intimate partner in the US

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In 2019, intimate partner violence accounted for 37% of all murders of women in the US

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In 2018, victims of intimate partner violence were more likely than other victims to report fear for their safety at the time of the incident (women: 75.0%)

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In 2018, victims of intimate partner violence were more likely than other victims to report fear for their safety at the time of the incident (men: 61.0%)

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In 2021, 41% of people calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline were seeking immediate safety planning

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In 2021, the Hotline received 455,000 calls/chats

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In 2021, the Hotline received 455,000 calls/chats and supported 1,300,000 people

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In 2021, 26% of Hotline contacts were from Spanish-language speakers

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In 2021, 14% of Hotline contacts were from people in teen dating violence situations

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In 2021, the average wait time for an advocate was 0 minutes (answered calls immediately)

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In 2020, the Hotline received 369,000 calls/chats

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In 2020, the Hotline supported 1,000,000 people

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In 2020, 40% of contacts requested help for safety planning

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In 2020, 23% of contacts were about housing needs

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In 2020, 17% of contacts were about legal help

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In 2021, 12,000 hotline contacts were about elder abuse

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In 2021, 18% of contacts were from Black/African American people

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In 2021, 9% of contacts were from Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander people

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In 2021, 19% of contacts were from people identifying as LGBTQ+

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In 2021, 6% of contacts were from people with disabilities

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In 2019, 28.4% of domestic violence shelters reported an increase in demand for shelter services

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In 2019, shelters reported that 21.6% of requests for shelter could not be met

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In 2019, 58% of domestic violence shelter staff were women

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In 2019, 32% of domestic violence shelter residents were children

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In 2019, domestic violence shelters had 27,000 residents per day on average

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In 2019, domestic violence shelters turned away 13,000 households due to lack of space

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In 2019, 82% of shelters offered advocacy services

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In 2019, 76% offered legal advocacy

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In 2019, 65% offered transportation assistance

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In 2019, 54% offered counseling services

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In 2020, the National Domestic Violence Hotline was staffed by 1,000+ advocates

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In 2021, the National Domestic Violence Hotline had 1,100+ advocates

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In 2022, the average number of hotline contacts per day was 1,250

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In 2022, the Hotline received 474,000 calls/chats

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In 2022, the Hotline supported 1,400,000 people

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In 2022, 15% of contacts were about safety planning

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In 2022, 7% of contacts were about immigration issues

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In 2022, 19% of contacts were from Black/African American people

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In 2022, 8% of contacts were from Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander people

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In 2022, 18% of contacts were from LGBTQ+ people

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In 2022, 20% of contacts were from survivors with disabilities

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In 2022, 33% of contacts were about emotional abuse

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The National DV Hotline website received 6.2 million visits in 2022

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In 2020, 65% of adults who reported intimate partner violence did not get help from any domestic violence service

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In 2020, 45% of victims did not report the violence to police

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In 2016, 23.0% of rape/sexual assault victims reported the incident to police

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In 2016, 31.0% of stalking victims reported the incident to police

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In 2016, 15.0% of physical assault victims reported the incident to police

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Among women who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 37.2% sought medical care

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Among women who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 18.3% sought help from a domestic violence organization

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Among women who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 9.5% sought help from a mental health professional

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Among men who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 27.8% sought medical care

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Among men who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 10.4% sought help from a domestic violence organization

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Among men who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 6.2% sought help from a mental health professional

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In 2018, 43% of victims of intimate partner violence reported they believed police would not help

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In 2018, 31% of victims of intimate partner violence feared retaliation

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In 2018, 22% of victims of intimate partner violence did not report because they were afraid of being judged

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In 2018, 18% of victims of intimate partner violence did not report due to lack of resources

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In 2021, 57% of IPV victims did not receive shelter services they needed

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In 2021, 21% of IPV victims who sought services could not find any within their area

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In 2021, 14% of IPV victims who sought services were unable to stay due to costs

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In 2020, 62% of victims believed the abuser would find them if they sought help

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In 2020, 47% of victims did not report because they feared the process would make things worse

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In 2020, 33% of victims did not report because they thought the abuse was private

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In 2020, 28% of victims did not report because they didn’t trust authorities

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In 2019, 35% of domestic violence victims had a restraining/protective order in place at the time of incident

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In 2019, 27% of domestic violence victims had previously applied for a protective order

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In 2019, 18% of domestic violence victims reported the abuse before the fatal incident

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In 2019, 9% of domestic violence victims reported getting services before the fatal incident

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In 2019, 16% of victims reported that protective orders were violated before the fatal incident

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In 2019, 22% of victims had previous police contact related to intimate partner violence

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In 2019, 31% of victims had previous attempts to leave the abusive partner

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In 2019, 26% of victims had previously sought help from agencies

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In 2020, among intimate partner violence victims, 34% said they received counseling or therapy

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In 2020, among intimate partner violence victims, 12% said they received legal assistance

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In 2020, among intimate partner violence victims, 21% said they received help from a victim service organization

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In 2018, 30% of survivors used safety planning services

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In 2018, 19% of survivors used legal services

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In 2018, 24% of survivors used housing assistance

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In 2022, the CDC estimated that 13.7 million women in the U.S. experienced stalking and 3.1 million men did

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In 2022, the CDC estimated that 10.0 million women experienced intimate partner physical violence

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In 2022, the CDC estimated that 4.7 million women experienced intimate partner sexual violence

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In 2022, the CDC estimated that 12.7 million men experienced intimate partner violence

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In 2018, intimate partner violence led to about 3.5 million injuries per year in the U.S.

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In 2010, the estimated annual cost of intimate partner violence and sexual violence was $5.8 billion in medical costs and $1.7 billion in productivity losses

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In 2005, the economic burden of intimate partner violence alone was estimated at $8.3 billion annually

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In 2015, lifetime medical costs for victims of intimate partner violence were estimated to be $103 billion

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People who experience intimate partner violence are 2x as likely to experience PTSD

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People who experience intimate partner violence are 2x as likely to experience depression

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Victims of intimate partner violence have higher risk of chronic health conditions (as a group)

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Intimate partner violence is associated with a 30% increased risk of acquiring HIV

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In 2018, 14% of adults reported intimate partner violence screening referrals resulting from medical encounters

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In 2018, 7% of adults reported mental health referrals following intimate partner violence disclosures

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Children exposed to intimate partner violence are at higher risk for behavioral issues, with a 1.5x increased risk estimate

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In 2019, domestic violence-related injuries accounted for 6.4% of emergency department visits among women ages 18–44

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In 2019, domestic violence-related injuries accounted for 3.2% of emergency department visits among men ages 18–44

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In 2019, victims of intimate partner violence had a 2.7x higher risk of becoming injured again within 12 months

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In 2019, intimate partner violence victims had a 1.6x higher risk of substance use disorders

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In 2020, healthcare settings provided screening for IPV in about 44% of visits where screening was recommended

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In 2017, the estimated cost of intimate partner violence in the U.S. was $3.6 trillion over victims’ lifetimes

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In 2013, the estimated medical cost per rape/sexual assault victim was $22,000

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In 2013, the estimated medical cost per intimate partner violence incident was $7,000

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In 2013, the estimated work-loss cost per intimate partner violence incident was $4,000

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In 2013, the estimated legal system cost per intimate partner violence incident was $2,000

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In 2015, intimate partner violence contributed to 2.2 million years of life lost due to disability in the U.S.

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In 2015, intimate partner violence contributed to 2.8 million years lived with disability

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In 2015, intimate partner violence contributed to 0.6 million years of life lost

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In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $1.0 billion for criminal justice

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In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $0.8 billion for housing

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In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $0.5 billion for social services

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In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $0.7 billion for educational impacts

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Domestic violence is associated with 32% higher risk of heart disease in women

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Domestic violence is associated with 50% higher risk of stroke in women

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Domestic violence is associated with 1.7x increased risk of diabetes

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a reminder that abuse is not rare and it often hides in plain sight. In 2025, just one set of estimates suggests staggering lifetime impacts, including rape or attempted rape reported by 21.3% of women and 2.6% of men, alongside major physical, sexual, and psychological harm. Let’s look closely at how these patterns show up across stalking, injuries, police contact, and even long term health and costs.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, 1 in 5 women (21.3%) and 1 in 38 men (2.6%) reported experiencing rape or attempted rape in their lifetime
  • In 2022, 1 in 4 women (24.5%) and 1 in 18 men (5.6%) reported experiencing severe physical violence in their lifetime
  • In 2022, 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 20 men (4.8%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence
  • From 2001–2019, the prevalence of intimate partner violence declined by 29.7% among women
  • From 2001–2019, the prevalence of intimate partner violence declined by 33.1% among men
  • Intimate partner violence prevalence was estimated at 17.9% among women in 2001–2006 and 12.6% among women in 2013–2019
  • In 2020, 11.4% of domestic violence incidents involved a weapon
  • In 2021, 11.0% of domestic violence incidents involved a weapon
  • In 2020, 47.7% of domestic violence incidents involved physical injury to a victim
  • In 2021, 41% of people calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline were seeking immediate safety planning
  • In 2021, the Hotline received 455,000 calls/chats
  • In 2021, the Hotline received 455,000 calls/chats and supported 1,300,000 people
  • In 2020, 65% of adults who reported intimate partner violence did not get help from any domestic violence service
  • In 2020, 45% of victims did not report the violence to police
  • In 2016, 23.0% of rape/sexual assault victims reported the incident to police

In 2022, intimate partner and other domestic violence affected millions, including 21.3% of women.

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Prevalence & Lifetime Incidence

1In 2022, 1 in 5 women (21.3%) and 1 in 38 men (2.6%) reported experiencing rape or attempted rape in their lifetime[1]
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2In 2022, 1 in 4 women (24.5%) and 1 in 18 men (5.6%) reported experiencing severe physical violence in their lifetime[1]
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3In 2022, 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 20 men (4.8%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence[1]
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4In 2022, 1 in 5 women (20.8%) and 1 in 38 men (2.7%) reported experiencing stalking in their lifetime[1]
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5In 2022, 1 in 6 women (16.2%) and 1 in 33 men (3.0%) reported experiencing contact sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime[1]
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6In 2022, 1 in 4 women (26.0%) and 1 in 16 men (6.3%) reported experiencing an injury from violence[1]
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7In 2022, 1 in 6 women (15.7%) and 1 in 21 men (4.6%) reported experiencing psychological aggression in their lifetime[1]
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8In 2022, 1 in 7 women (14.0%) and 1 in 27 men (3.7%) reported experiencing severe physical violence by intimate partners[1]
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9In 2022, 1 in 10 women (9.7%) and 1 in 34 men (2.9%) reported experiencing partner rape[1]
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10In 2022, 1 in 20 women (5.0%) and 1 in 60 men (1.7%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence involving a weapon[1]
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11In 2022, 1 in 14 women (7.2%) and 1 in 23 men (4.2%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence that resulted in hospitalization[1]
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12In 2022, 1 in 6 women (15.7%) and 1 in 29 men (3.4%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence that resulted in injury but not hospitalization[1]
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13In 2022, 1 in 10 women (10.1%) and 1 in 40 men (2.6%) reported experiencing intimate partner violence that resulted in fear for safety[1]
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14In 2019, an estimated 23.2% of women and 13.6% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence at some point in their lifetime (includes psychological violence)[2]
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15In 2019, 10.5% of women and 5.0% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year (includes psychological violence)[2]
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16In 2019, 9.9% of women and 5.0% of men reported being victims of rape/sexual assault by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime[2]
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17In 2019, 5.4% of women and 2.0% of men reported being victims of stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime[2]
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18In 2019, 11.6% of women and 4.4% of men reported being victims of physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime[2]
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19In 2019, 7.4% of women and 2.9% of men reported being victims of psychological violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime[2]
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20In 2019, 10.8% of women and 4.8% of men reported experiencing intimate partner violence after age 18[2]
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21In 2019, 7.9% of women and 3.3% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year[2]
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22In 2019, 2.7% of women and 1.4% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year that resulted in injury[2]
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23In 2019, 3.5% of women and 0.9% of men reported being victims of intimate partner violence in the past year involving a weapon[2]
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24In 2019, 2.1% of women and 0.8% of men reported being victims of stalking by an intimate partner in the past year[2]
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25In 2019, 1.6% of women and 0.3% of men reported being victims of rape/sexual assault by an intimate partner in the past year[2]
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26In 2019, 1.8% of women and 0.4% of men reported being victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in the past year[2]
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27In 2019, 2.6% of women and 1.1% of men reported being victims of psychological violence by an intimate partner in the past year[2]
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28In 2023, 56% of women in the US who were victims of rape/sexual assault reported an intimate partner as the offender[3]
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29In 2023, 7.2% of women in the US reported being raped or sexually assaulted by an intimate partner[3]
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Prevalence & Lifetime Incidence Interpretation

Domestic Violence Awareness Month statistics are a grim reminder that for many people, violence often comes not from strangers but from intimate partners and it tends to be more prevalent against women, including rape, stalking, physical and psychological abuse, and even injuries and hospitalization, proving that this is not just a “personal problem” but a public health crisis that deserves action and accountability.

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Safety & Outcomes

1In 2020, 11.4% of domestic violence incidents involved a weapon[8]
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2In 2021, 11.0% of domestic violence incidents involved a weapon[9]
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3In 2020, 47.7% of domestic violence incidents involved physical injury to a victim[8]
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4In 2021, 46.9% of domestic violence incidents involved physical injury to a victim[9]
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5In 2020, 15.0% of domestic violence incidents involved strangulation[8]
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6In 2021, 14.6% of domestic violence incidents involved strangulation[9]
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7In 2020, 27.2% of domestic violence incidents involved threats of violence[8]
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8In 2021, 26.7% of domestic violence incidents involved threats of violence[9]
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9In 2020, 12.7% of domestic violence incidents involved kidnapping[8]
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10In 2021, 12.2% of domestic violence incidents involved kidnapping[9]
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11In 2020, 4.1% of domestic violence incidents involved arson[8]
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12In 2021, 4.0% of domestic violence incidents involved arson[9]
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13In 2020, 2.3% of domestic violence incidents involved human trafficking[8]
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14In 2021, 2.2% of domestic violence incidents involved human trafficking[9]
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15In 2020, 37.5% of domestic violence victims were female[8]
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16In 2021, 37.3% of domestic violence victims were female[9]
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17In 2020, 48.2% of domestic violence victims were under age 30[8]
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18In 2021, 47.6% of domestic violence victims were under age 30[9]
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19In 2020, 6.8% of domestic violence victims were age 65 or older[8]
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20In 2021, 6.7% of domestic violence victims were age 65 or older[9]
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21In 2020, 14.4% of domestic violence victims had a disability[8]
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22In 2021, 14.1% of domestic violence victims had a disability[9]
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23In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 1,006,000 injuries (women)[17]
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24In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 43,000 deaths (women)[17]
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25In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 1,006,000 injuries (men)[17]
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26In 2019, intimate partner violence resulted in 16,000 deaths (men)[17]
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27Between 2003 and 2019, 54% of female homicide victims were killed by a current or former intimate partner in the US[17]
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28In 2019, intimate partner violence accounted for 37% of all murders of women in the US[17]
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29In 2018, victims of intimate partner violence were more likely than other victims to report fear for their safety at the time of the incident (women: 75.0%)[18]
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30In 2018, victims of intimate partner violence were more likely than other victims to report fear for their safety at the time of the incident (men: 61.0%)[18]
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Safety & Outcomes Interpretation

These Domestic Violence Awareness Month numbers show that while specific incident percentages nudged down from 2020 to 2021, intimate partner violence still leaves a devastating trail of injury and fear, affecting especially young victims and women, with weapons, strangulation, threats, and other tactics remaining far too common, and with intimate partners responsible for a large share of women’s homicides in the United States.

Hotlines, Services & Systems

1In 2021, 41% of people calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline were seeking immediate safety planning[19]
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2In 2021, the Hotline received 455,000 calls/chats[19]
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3In 2021, the Hotline received 455,000 calls/chats and supported 1,300,000 people[19]
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4In 2021, 26% of Hotline contacts were from Spanish-language speakers[19]
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5In 2021, 14% of Hotline contacts were from people in teen dating violence situations[19]
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6In 2021, the average wait time for an advocate was 0 minutes (answered calls immediately)[19]
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7In 2020, the Hotline received 369,000 calls/chats[20]
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8In 2020, the Hotline supported 1,000,000 people[20]
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9In 2020, 40% of contacts requested help for safety planning[20]
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10In 2020, 23% of contacts were about housing needs[20]
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11In 2020, 17% of contacts were about legal help[20]
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12In 2021, 12,000 hotline contacts were about elder abuse[19]
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13In 2021, 18% of contacts were from Black/African American people[19]
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14In 2021, 9% of contacts were from Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander people[19]
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15In 2021, 19% of contacts were from people identifying as LGBTQ+[19]
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16In 2021, 6% of contacts were from people with disabilities[19]
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17In 2019, 28.4% of domestic violence shelters reported an increase in demand for shelter services[21]
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18In 2019, shelters reported that 21.6% of requests for shelter could not be met[21]
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19In 2019, 58% of domestic violence shelter staff were women[21]
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20In 2019, 32% of domestic violence shelter residents were children[21]
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21In 2019, domestic violence shelters had 27,000 residents per day on average[21]
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22In 2019, domestic violence shelters turned away 13,000 households due to lack of space[21]
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23In 2019, 82% of shelters offered advocacy services[21]
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24In 2019, 76% offered legal advocacy[21]
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25In 2019, 65% offered transportation assistance[21]
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26In 2019, 54% offered counseling services[21]
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27In 2020, the National Domestic Violence Hotline was staffed by 1,000+ advocates[20]
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28In 2021, the National Domestic Violence Hotline had 1,100+ advocates[19]
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29In 2022, the average number of hotline contacts per day was 1,250[22]
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30In 2022, the Hotline received 474,000 calls/chats[22]
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31In 2022, the Hotline supported 1,400,000 people[22]
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32In 2022, 15% of contacts were about safety planning[22]
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33In 2022, 7% of contacts were about immigration issues[22]
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34In 2022, 19% of contacts were from Black/African American people[22]
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35In 2022, 8% of contacts were from Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander people[22]
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36In 2022, 18% of contacts were from LGBTQ+ people[22]
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37In 2022, 20% of contacts were from survivors with disabilities[22]
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38In 2022, 33% of contacts were about emotional abuse[22]
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39The National DV Hotline website received 6.2 million visits in 2022[22]
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Hotlines, Services & Systems Interpretation

In 2021, the National Domestic Violence Hotline fielded about 455,000 calls and chats and immediately connected people with advocates, supporting 1.3 million survivors even as needs kept outpacing resources, with 41 percent seeking urgent safety planning and shelters in 2019 reporting they could not meet over 21.6 percent of requests for shelter because there simply was not enough space.

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Reporting, Help-Seeking & Barriers

1In 2020, 65% of adults who reported intimate partner violence did not get help from any domestic violence service[17]
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2In 2020, 45% of victims did not report the violence to police[17]
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3In 2016, 23.0% of rape/sexual assault victims reported the incident to police[23]
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4In 2016, 31.0% of stalking victims reported the incident to police[23]
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5In 2016, 15.0% of physical assault victims reported the incident to police[23]
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6Among women who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 37.2% sought medical care[24]
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7Among women who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 18.3% sought help from a domestic violence organization[24]
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8Among women who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 9.5% sought help from a mental health professional[24]
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9Among men who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 27.8% sought medical care[24]
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10Among men who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 10.4% sought help from a domestic violence organization[24]
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11Among men who reported being victimized by an intimate partner, 6.2% sought help from a mental health professional[24]
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12In 2018, 43% of victims of intimate partner violence reported they believed police would not help[10]
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13In 2018, 31% of victims of intimate partner violence feared retaliation[10]
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14In 2018, 22% of victims of intimate partner violence did not report because they were afraid of being judged[10]
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15In 2018, 18% of victims of intimate partner violence did not report due to lack of resources[10]
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16In 2021, 57% of IPV victims did not receive shelter services they needed[25]
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17In 2021, 21% of IPV victims who sought services could not find any within their area[25]
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18In 2021, 14% of IPV victims who sought services were unable to stay due to costs[25]
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19In 2020, 62% of victims believed the abuser would find them if they sought help[26]
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20In 2020, 47% of victims did not report because they feared the process would make things worse[26]
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21In 2020, 33% of victims did not report because they thought the abuse was private[26]
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22In 2020, 28% of victims did not report because they didn’t trust authorities[26]
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23In 2019, 35% of domestic violence victims had a restraining/protective order in place at the time of incident[12]
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24In 2019, 27% of domestic violence victims had previously applied for a protective order[12]
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25In 2019, 18% of domestic violence victims reported the abuse before the fatal incident[12]
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26In 2019, 9% of domestic violence victims reported getting services before the fatal incident[12]
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27In 2019, 16% of victims reported that protective orders were violated before the fatal incident[12]
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28In 2019, 22% of victims had previous police contact related to intimate partner violence[12]
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29In 2019, 31% of victims had previous attempts to leave the abusive partner[12]
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30In 2019, 26% of victims had previously sought help from agencies[12]
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31In 2020, among intimate partner violence victims, 34% said they received counseling or therapy[17]
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32In 2020, among intimate partner violence victims, 12% said they received legal assistance[17]
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33In 2020, among intimate partner violence victims, 21% said they received help from a victim service organization[17]
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34In 2018, 30% of survivors used safety planning services[10]
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35In 2018, 19% of survivors used legal services[10]
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36In 2018, 24% of survivors used housing assistance[10]
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Reporting, Help-Seeking & Barriers Interpretation

Domestic Violence Awareness Month’s statistics say that for many people harmed by intimate partners, reaching safety is less a matter of courage than of an overwhelming system of silence, fear, and missed supports, where most never call for help because they expect authorities to fail, retaliation to follow, resources to be unavailable, and the abuser to find them anyway.

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Economic & Health Impacts

1In 2022, the CDC estimated that 13.7 million women in the U.S. experienced stalking and 3.1 million men did[17]
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2In 2022, the CDC estimated that 10.0 million women experienced intimate partner physical violence[17]
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3In 2022, the CDC estimated that 4.7 million women experienced intimate partner sexual violence[17]
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4In 2022, the CDC estimated that 12.7 million men experienced intimate partner violence[17]
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5In 2018, intimate partner violence led to about 3.5 million injuries per year in the U.S.[17]
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6In 2010, the estimated annual cost of intimate partner violence and sexual violence was $5.8 billion in medical costs and $1.7 billion in productivity losses[27]
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7In 2005, the economic burden of intimate partner violence alone was estimated at $8.3 billion annually[27]
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8In 2015, lifetime medical costs for victims of intimate partner violence were estimated to be $103 billion[27]
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9People who experience intimate partner violence are 2x as likely to experience PTSD[17]
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10People who experience intimate partner violence are 2x as likely to experience depression[17]
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11Victims of intimate partner violence have higher risk of chronic health conditions (as a group)[17]
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12Intimate partner violence is associated with a 30% increased risk of acquiring HIV[17]
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13In 2018, 14% of adults reported intimate partner violence screening referrals resulting from medical encounters[17]
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14In 2018, 7% of adults reported mental health referrals following intimate partner violence disclosures[17]
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15Children exposed to intimate partner violence are at higher risk for behavioral issues, with a 1.5x increased risk estimate[17]
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16In 2019, domestic violence-related injuries accounted for 6.4% of emergency department visits among women ages 18–44[17]
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17In 2019, domestic violence-related injuries accounted for 3.2% of emergency department visits among men ages 18–44[17]
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18In 2019, victims of intimate partner violence had a 2.7x higher risk of becoming injured again within 12 months[17]
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19In 2019, intimate partner violence victims had a 1.6x higher risk of substance use disorders[17]
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20In 2020, healthcare settings provided screening for IPV in about 44% of visits where screening was recommended[17]
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21In 2017, the estimated cost of intimate partner violence in the U.S. was $3.6 trillion over victims’ lifetimes[27]
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22In 2013, the estimated medical cost per rape/sexual assault victim was $22,000[27]
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23In 2013, the estimated medical cost per intimate partner violence incident was $7,000[27]
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24In 2013, the estimated work-loss cost per intimate partner violence incident was $4,000[27]
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25In 2013, the estimated legal system cost per intimate partner violence incident was $2,000[27]
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26In 2015, intimate partner violence contributed to 2.2 million years of life lost due to disability in the U.S.[27]
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27In 2015, intimate partner violence contributed to 2.8 million years lived with disability[27]
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28In 2015, intimate partner violence contributed to 0.6 million years of life lost[27]
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29In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $1.0 billion for criminal justice[27]
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30In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $0.8 billion for housing[27]
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31In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $0.5 billion for social services[27]
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32In 2016, costs of intimate partner violence included $0.7 billion for educational impacts[27]
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33Domestic violence is associated with 32% higher risk of heart disease in women[17]
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34Domestic violence is associated with 50% higher risk of stroke in women[17]
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35Domestic violence is associated with 1.7x increased risk of diabetes[17]
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Economic & Health Impacts Interpretation

Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us that behind staggering numbers like millions stalked, assaulted, and injured, there is a pattern of escalating physical harm, lasting mental health trauma, and even higher risks for chronic disease and public costs, proving that this “private” violence is actually a community health emergency with consequences that keep compounding long after the bruises fade.

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Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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