Key Takeaways
- Nearly 1 in 10 women in the US have been raped by an intimate partner
- About 1 in 6 women have experienced attempted or completed rape by an intimate partner
- 35.6% of US women report lifetime stalking by an intimate partner
- Women experiencing IPV are 1.5 times more likely to be depressed
- IPV survivors have 2-3 times higher risk of PTSD
- 40-60% of IPV victims develop PTSD symptoms
- IPV survivors face 16% higher risk of heart disease
- Abused women 1.5x more likely to have hypertension
- IPV linked to 30% increased stroke risk
- Emotional abuse involves isolation in 80% cases
- Gaslighting reported in 60% unhealthy relationships
- Coercive control in 45% of DV cases
- 70% of abusers have criminal history
- 80% of abusers witnessed DV as children
- Alcohol abuse in 50% perpetrators
Domestic violence is an epidemic causing widespread physical and emotional damage.
Economic/Societal Costs
Economic/Societal Costs Interpretation
Mental Health Effects
Mental Health Effects Interpretation
Perpetrator Characteristics
Perpetrator Characteristics Interpretation
Physical Health Effects
Physical Health Effects Interpretation
Prevalence
Prevalence Interpretation
Types/Behaviors
Types/Behaviors Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
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
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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Sources & References
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cdc.gov
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- Reference 4NCBIncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- Reference 6NCADVncadv.org
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- Reference 7VAWNETvawnet.org
vawnet.org
- Reference 8DOMESTICSHELTERSdomesticshelters.org
domesticshelters.org
- Reference 9LOVEISRESPECTloveisrespect.org
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- Reference 10PTSDptsd.va.gov
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