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**Domestic Violence Statistics**
- Many domestic violence incidents go unreported.
- One in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.
- Women aged 20 to 24 are at the highest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence.
- Domestic violence is the primary cause of injury to women, surpassing combined statistics for car accidents, muggings, and rapes.
- In the U.S., a woman is assaulted or beaten every 9 seconds.
- Annually, 1 in 3 women who fall victim to homicide are murdered by their current or former partners.
**Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children**
- Every year, over 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes.
- A 2005 Michigan study revealed that children exposed to domestic violence are more prone to health issues, experiencing frequent sickness, headaches, stomachaches, tiredness, and lethargy.
- Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to perpetrate abuse against their own partners and children as adults.
**Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Our Community**
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development states that domestic violence ranks as the third leading cause of homelessness among families.
- Survivors of domestic violence often face depression, sleep disturbances, anxiety, flashbacks, and other emotional distress.
- Domestic violence exacerbates poor health conditions for survivors, potentially worsening chronic ailments like heart disease and gastrointestinal disorders.
- The economic impact of domestic violence exceeds $37 billion annually, encompassing law enforcement involvement, legal proceedings, medical and mental health care, and lost productivity within companies.
