How prevalent is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is an alarming and pervasive problem in our country. NISVS data reports that on average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the US. Over the course of a year, that equals more than 12 million women and men. read more

The most common form of domestic violence is verbal abuse rather than physical violence. Belittling, ridiculing, insulting, and humiliating a partner are examples of emotional abuse. Shouting, screaming, and using vulgar language that is meant to hurt a domestic partner are typical ways in which abusers communicate. read more