Domestic Violence Statistics
United States
- 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
- 1 in 7 men in the U.S. will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
- 3 women are killed each day in the U.S. by their abuser.
- $8.3 billion is the estimated cost of DV in the U.S. each year.
- 20,000 DV crisis calls placed to hotlines each year.
State by State Statistics
National Statistics
International Statistics
- 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
- 55% of all female homicides are committed by an intimate partner.
- Less than 40% of women who experience domestic violence DO NOT seek help.
