The painful truth...

1. a woman is battered every nine seconds in the United States.
   

2. domestic violence kills ten women every day in this country.
   

3. each year more women are injured by domestic violence than by  rapes, muggings and auto accidents combined.
   

4. when attempting to leave an abusive home, a woman increases her risk of being killed by 75%
   

5. in 70% of the families where the mother is abused there is also abuse of the children
   

6. one of every six pregnant women is beaten, making domestic violence a leading cause of birth defects.
   

Together we can change these statistics. Every small assistance helps battered women and their children escape these dangerous situations -- whether it’s a supportive shoulder, a safe retreat or financial freedom.

To discover how you can help us heal families, please view our volunteer opportunities in the sidebar or make a direct donation.