GITNUXREPORT 2026

Domestic.Violence Statistics

Domestic violence is a devastatingly common global epidemic that affects millions annually.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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IPV causes $8.3 billion in medical costs annually in US

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Victims lose 8 million workdays per year due to DV in US

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37% of DV victims suffer physical injury requiring medical attention

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DV leads to 42% increased risk of depression in victims

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Children witnessing DV are 50% more likely to abuse drugs

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60-80% of child maltreatment occurs with DV in home

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DV victims have 2.2 times higher suicide attempt rate

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Pregnancy complications from DV affect 20% of cases

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Heart disease risk increases 70% for battered women

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DV homicides account for 50% of women killed by acquaintances

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Victims face 41% wage decrease post-DV

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PTSD develops in 45-95% of DV victims

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Alcoholism risk doubles for child witnesses

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85% of DV shelter residents have pets harmed by abusers

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Brain injuries from DV in 30% of female homicide victims

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Homelessness linked to DV in 38% of women cases

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DV causes 18,000 hospitalizations yearly in US

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Anxiety disorders 3x higher in survivors

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Children of DV homes 74% more likely to commit crimes

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Eating disorders 4x prevalent in female survivors

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DV linked to 25% of maternal deaths in some regions

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Stroke risk 84% higher for abused women

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Job loss occurs in 25% of victims due to absenteeism

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Arthritis 28% more common in survivors

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50% of victims report chronic pain post-abuse

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HIV risk 1.5x higher for female victims

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Asthma exacerbations 50% higher in children exposed

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Cancer risk 16% elevated for long-term survivors

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Only 34% of victims report to police

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DV arrests increased 68% from 1994-2008 due to mandatory policies

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Batterer intervention programs reduce recidivism by 33%

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Protective orders issued in 90% of DV cases but violated in 50%

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Hotline calls rose 30% during COVID-19 lockdowns

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Shelters house 1,800 women and children daily in US

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Only 7% of US counties have adequate DV services

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Prosecution rates for DV homicides are 70%

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Therapy reduces PTSD in 60% of survivors after 12 weeks

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Gun removal laws reduce DV homicides by 10%

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School-based prevention programs cut dating violence 50%

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Medical screening identifies 20% more victims

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Legal aid increases safety planning success by 40%

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Community policing reduces DV calls by 25%

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Online safety apps used by 15% of victims effectively

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Child custody reforms protect 80% more kids in DV cases

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Economic empowerment programs reduce revictimization 35%

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Faith-based interventions help 45% of survivors

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Workplace policies support 30% more victim retention

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International treaties like CEDAW aid 50 countries in DV laws

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Mobile crisis teams respond to 70% of calls faster

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Restorative justice fails in 60% of DV cases

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Funding for DV programs: $600M annually in US

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Survivor-led programs 2x more effective

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Tech-based monitoring cuts violations 40%

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80% of male perpetrators have prior criminal records

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Alcohol abuse is a factor in 40-60% of domestic violence cases

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25% of perpetrators have witnessed DV in their childhood

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Male perpetrators account for 85-90% of reported physical assaults

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62% of perpetrators exhibit controlling behaviors before violence

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Perpetrators with mental health issues are 3x more likely to reoffend

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50% of batterers admit to using violence to control partners

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Firearms are used in 50% of intimate partner homicides by men

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30% of perpetrators are unemployed at time of offense

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Abusers often have higher education but use power imbalance

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75% of perpetrators stalk victims post-separation

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Male batterers recidivism rate is 30% within 2 years

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40% of abusers have animal cruelty history

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Perpetrators aged 18-34 commit 50% of DV crimes

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Drug abuse correlates with 25% increase in severe DV

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60% of perpetrators deny responsibility during interventions

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Jealousy motivates 48% of male-on-female DV incidents

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35% of perpetrators have military background

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Batterers exhibit antisocial personality traits in 80% cases

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Economic control used by 98% of abusers

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20% of perpetrators are women in heterosexual relationships

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Female perpetrators more likely to use weapons in 25% cases

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Abusive men have 3x higher testosterone levels on average

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55% of perpetrators grew up in violent homes

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In the United States, approximately 10 million people experience domestic violence annually

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Globally, 1 in 3 women (about 736 million) have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime

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41% of women worldwide have experienced some form of intimate partner violence

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In the US, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime

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Domestic violence hotlines receive over 20,000 calls per day in the US

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48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime

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About 35% of US women report lifetime stalking victimization, often linked to domestic violence

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In 2020, there were 1,995 domestic violence-related homicides in the US

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15% of all violent crime in the US is domestic violence-related

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Globally, 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners

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In the EU, 1 in 3 women has experienced physical or sexual violence since age 15

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US domestic violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime annually

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1 in 15 women and 1 in 49 men in the US have been injured as a result of IPV

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In India, 35.6% of ever-married women have experienced spousal violence

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27% of US adults report experiencing IPV in their lifetime

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In Australia, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner

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UK sees 2 million domestic violence incidents per year

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12% of US high school students report physical dating violence

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In Canada, 44% of women and 40% of men report IPV experiences

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Brazil reports 60,000 femicides linked to domestic violence since 1980

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In South Africa, 1 in 4 women experience physical violence from partners

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US police respond to a domestic violence call every 60 seconds

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85% of domestic violence victims are women

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In Mexico, 66% of women have suffered violence in relationships

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Russia reports 16,000 women killed annually by partners

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In Japan, 20% of women report lifetime IPV

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Nigeria sees 30% prevalence of IPV among women

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In the Philippines, 22% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence

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Turkey has 40% of women experiencing partner violence

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In the US, Black women experience IPV at 35% lifetime rate vs 29% white women

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44% of lesbian women and 61% of bisexual women report IPV vs 35% heterosexual women

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Transgender individuals experience IPV at rates 2.5 times higher than cisgender

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Hispanic women in US face 40% higher IPV injury rates

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Women aged 18-24 are 2.3 times more likely to experience IPV than older women

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90% of child abuse occurs in homes with domestic violence

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Rural women experience 22% higher IPV rates than urban women in US

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Pregnant women face 1.5 times higher risk of homicide from partners

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Elderly women over 65 report 8% IPV prevalence, often underreported

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Disabled women are 40% more likely to experience violence from partners

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Low-income women (<$25k/year) report 50% IPV rate vs 20% high-income

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Immigrant women face 3 times higher IPV risk due to barriers

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Native American women experience murder by partners at 10 times national average

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College women aged 18-24 face 13% IPV rate annually

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Single mothers are 4 times more likely to be victims

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Women with children under 12 experience 60% of IPV cases

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Military women report 30% IPV prevalence vs 25% civilians

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Women in same-sex relationships report 25% physical IPV rate

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Adolescent girls 11-17 are 3 times more vulnerable during dating

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Women with PTSD from prior trauma 70% more likely IPV victims

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Unemployed women face 2x IPV risk compared to employed

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Women with less than high school education report 45% IPV

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55% of Latinx women in US report lifetime psychological abuse

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Asian American women underreport IPV at 70% rate due to cultural stigma

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White women have 28% lifetime physical IPV rate in US

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50% of male victims are aged 18-34

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In the US, 70% of male victims are heterosexual

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Men in rural areas report 15% higher unreported IPV

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40% of male IPV victims have children in the home

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While the shocking reality is that a domestic violence hotline rings every 60 seconds in America, this is just one data point in a global epidemic that silently touches one in three women and millions of men across every culture and community.

Key Takeaways

In the United States, approximately 10 million people experience domestic violence annually
Globally, 1 in 3 women (about 736 million) have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime
41% of women worldwide have experienced some form of intimate partner violence
In the US, Black women experience IPV at 35% lifetime rate vs 29% white women
44% of lesbian women and 61% of bisexual women report IPV vs 35% heterosexual women
Transgender individuals experience IPV at rates 2.5 times higher than cisgender
80% of male perpetrators have prior criminal records
Alcohol abuse is a factor in 40-60% of domestic violence cases
25% of perpetrators have witnessed DV in their childhood
IPV causes $8.3 billion in medical costs annually in US
Victims lose 8 million workdays per year due to DV in US
37% of DV victims suffer physical injury requiring medical attention
Only 34% of victims report to police
DV arrests increased 68% from 1994-2008 due to mandatory policies
Batterer intervention programs reduce recidivism by 33%

Domestic violence is a devastatingly common global epidemic that affects millions annually.

Consequences and Impacts

IPV causes $8.3 billion in medical costs annually in US
Victims lose 8 million workdays per year due to DV in US
37% of DV victims suffer physical injury requiring medical attention
DV leads to 42% increased risk of depression in victims
Children witnessing DV are 50% more likely to abuse drugs
60-80% of child maltreatment occurs with DV in home
DV victims have 2.2 times higher suicide attempt rate
Pregnancy complications from DV affect 20% of cases
Heart disease risk increases 70% for battered women
DV homicides account for 50% of women killed by acquaintances
Victims face 41% wage decrease post-DV
PTSD develops in 45-95% of DV victims
Alcoholism risk doubles for child witnesses
85% of DV shelter residents have pets harmed by abusers
Brain injuries from DV in 30% of female homicide victims
Homelessness linked to DV in 38% of women cases
DV causes 18,000 hospitalizations yearly in US
Anxiety disorders 3x higher in survivors
Children of DV homes 74% more likely to commit crimes
Eating disorders 4x prevalent in female survivors
DV linked to 25% of maternal deaths in some regions
Stroke risk 84% higher for abused women
Job loss occurs in 25% of victims due to absenteeism
Arthritis 28% more common in survivors
50% of victims report chronic pain post-abuse
HIV risk 1.5x higher for female victims
Asthma exacerbations 50% higher in children exposed
Cancer risk 16% elevated for long-term survivors

Consequences and Impacts Interpretation

These statistics reveal that domestic violence is not a private crime but a sprawling public health crisis, whose human cost is measured not just in immediate injuries but in a cascade of shattered lives, broken bodies, and stolen futures that reverberate through homes, hospitals, and generations.

Interventions and Responses

Only 34% of victims report to police
DV arrests increased 68% from 1994-2008 due to mandatory policies
Batterer intervention programs reduce recidivism by 33%
Protective orders issued in 90% of DV cases but violated in 50%
Hotline calls rose 30% during COVID-19 lockdowns
Shelters house 1,800 women and children daily in US
Only 7% of US counties have adequate DV services
Prosecution rates for DV homicides are 70%
Therapy reduces PTSD in 60% of survivors after 12 weeks
Gun removal laws reduce DV homicides by 10%
School-based prevention programs cut dating violence 50%
Medical screening identifies 20% more victims
Legal aid increases safety planning success by 40%
Community policing reduces DV calls by 25%
Online safety apps used by 15% of victims effectively
Child custody reforms protect 80% more kids in DV cases
Economic empowerment programs reduce revictimization 35%
Faith-based interventions help 45% of survivors
Workplace policies support 30% more victim retention
International treaties like CEDAW aid 50 countries in DV laws
Mobile crisis teams respond to 70% of calls faster
Restorative justice fails in 60% of DV cases
Funding for DV programs: $600M annually in US
Survivor-led programs 2x more effective
Tech-based monitoring cuts violations 40%

Interventions and Responses Interpretation

While the statistics offer a roadmap for progress—like the 33% drop in recidivism thanks to intervention programs or the 10% fewer homicides when guns are removed—they also painfully highlight the gulf between what we know works and the stark reality on the ground, where only 7% of counties are adequately equipped, half of all protective orders are ignored, and funding and political will often lag far behind the proven, survivor-led solutions that are twice as effective.

Perpetrator Characteristics

80% of male perpetrators have prior criminal records
Alcohol abuse is a factor in 40-60% of domestic violence cases
25% of perpetrators have witnessed DV in their childhood
Male perpetrators account for 85-90% of reported physical assaults
62% of perpetrators exhibit controlling behaviors before violence
Perpetrators with mental health issues are 3x more likely to reoffend
50% of batterers admit to using violence to control partners
Firearms are used in 50% of intimate partner homicides by men
30% of perpetrators are unemployed at time of offense
Abusers often have higher education but use power imbalance
75% of perpetrators stalk victims post-separation
Male batterers recidivism rate is 30% within 2 years
40% of abusers have animal cruelty history
Perpetrators aged 18-34 commit 50% of DV crimes
Drug abuse correlates with 25% increase in severe DV
60% of perpetrators deny responsibility during interventions
Jealousy motivates 48% of male-on-female DV incidents
35% of perpetrators have military background
Batterers exhibit antisocial personality traits in 80% cases
Economic control used by 98% of abusers
20% of perpetrators are women in heterosexual relationships
Female perpetrators more likely to use weapons in 25% cases
Abusive men have 3x higher testosterone levels on average
55% of perpetrators grew up in violent homes

Perpetrator Characteristics Interpretation

The portrait of a domestic abuser is not one of a snap but of a blueprint, painted in the stark statistics of prior crimes, witnessed violence, corrosive control, and a chilling cocktail of substance abuse, jealousy, and entitlement that, when mixed with power and opportunity, predictably escalates to terror.

Prevalence and Incidence

In the United States, approximately 10 million people experience domestic violence annually
Globally, 1 in 3 women (about 736 million) have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime
41% of women worldwide have experienced some form of intimate partner violence
In the US, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime
Domestic violence hotlines receive over 20,000 calls per day in the US
48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime
About 35% of US women report lifetime stalking victimization, often linked to domestic violence
In 2020, there were 1,995 domestic violence-related homicides in the US
15% of all violent crime in the US is domestic violence-related
Globally, 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners
In the EU, 1 in 3 women has experienced physical or sexual violence since age 15
US domestic violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime annually
1 in 15 women and 1 in 49 men in the US have been injured as a result of IPV
In India, 35.6% of ever-married women have experienced spousal violence
27% of US adults report experiencing IPV in their lifetime
In Australia, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner
UK sees 2 million domestic violence incidents per year
12% of US high school students report physical dating violence
In Canada, 44% of women and 40% of men report IPV experiences
Brazil reports 60,000 femicides linked to domestic violence since 1980
In South Africa, 1 in 4 women experience physical violence from partners
US police respond to a domestic violence call every 60 seconds
85% of domestic violence victims are women
In Mexico, 66% of women have suffered violence in relationships
Russia reports 16,000 women killed annually by partners
In Japan, 20% of women report lifetime IPV
Nigeria sees 30% prevalence of IPV among women
In the Philippines, 22% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence
Turkey has 40% of women experiencing partner violence

Prevalence and Incidence Interpretation

The sheer scale of domestic violence reveals a global epidemic hiding in plain sight, where the home is statistically more dangerous for millions than any street, and the promise "I will protect you" has become, with chilling frequency, the lie that precedes the crime.

Victim Demographics

In the US, Black women experience IPV at 35% lifetime rate vs 29% white women
44% of lesbian women and 61% of bisexual women report IPV vs 35% heterosexual women
Transgender individuals experience IPV at rates 2.5 times higher than cisgender
Hispanic women in US face 40% higher IPV injury rates
Women aged 18-24 are 2.3 times more likely to experience IPV than older women
90% of child abuse occurs in homes with domestic violence
Rural women experience 22% higher IPV rates than urban women in US
Pregnant women face 1.5 times higher risk of homicide from partners
Elderly women over 65 report 8% IPV prevalence, often underreported
Disabled women are 40% more likely to experience violence from partners
Low-income women (<$25k/year) report 50% IPV rate vs 20% high-income
Immigrant women face 3 times higher IPV risk due to barriers
Native American women experience murder by partners at 10 times national average
College women aged 18-24 face 13% IPV rate annually
Single mothers are 4 times more likely to be victims
Women with children under 12 experience 60% of IPV cases
Military women report 30% IPV prevalence vs 25% civilians
Women in same-sex relationships report 25% physical IPV rate
Adolescent girls 11-17 are 3 times more vulnerable during dating
Women with PTSD from prior trauma 70% more likely IPV victims
Unemployed women face 2x IPV risk compared to employed
Women with less than high school education report 45% IPV
55% of Latinx women in US report lifetime psychological abuse
Asian American women underreport IPV at 70% rate due to cultural stigma
White women have 28% lifetime physical IPV rate in US
50% of male victims are aged 18-34
In the US, 70% of male victims are heterosexual
Men in rural areas report 15% higher unreported IPV
40% of male IPV victims have children in the home

Victim Demographics Interpretation

These statistics paint a stark, mosaic of injustice, revealing that violence in the home is not a great equalizer but a predator that disproportionately hunts those society has already marginalized by race, gender, poverty, and isolation.

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