According to Cancer.org: "The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is a little less 1 in 8." According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) "One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime."
In October 1987, the first national Domestic Violence Awareness Month was held. That same year the first national toll-free hotline was begun. In 1989, Congress passed the first DVAM commemorative legislation and it has been passed every year since. Every October, there are hundreds of activities across the nation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, including recognition ceremonies, memorial activities, and public education campaigns, and community outreach events.
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If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, you can get help now, please contact CrossRoads Crisis Center
Crisis Line: 419-228-4357 Toll Free: 877-228-4357
Domestic Violence Facts:
An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.
85% of domestic violence victims are women.
Historically, females have been most often victimized by someone they knew.
Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence.
Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police.
