Domestic Abuse Hotlines

Domestic Abuse Hotlines | Help for Domestic Abuse Victims.

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Domestic abuse is one of the most tragic and preventable forms of injury in the United States.  A few disturbing statistics illustrate the sad reality of domestic abuse in America today:

• A woman is beaten every nine seconds
• Women make up 95% of all domestic violence victims
• 60% of marriages have some form of domestic violence
• Domestic violence is the largest cause of injury to women, even more than auto accidents and violent robberies combined
• Half of all women murder victims are killed by a spouse or someone they know
• Domestic violence is responsible for $1.4 billion in yearly medical bills, and another $900 in mental health services

Domestic abuse is called a “silent epidemic”, because it is one of the most underreported crimes in America.  Millions of people are forced to suffer in silence out of fear or retribution and further injury.

In order to turn this tide of violence, the Texas Council on Family Violence established the National Domestic Abuse Hotline.  By calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY, victims of domestic violence or people acting on their behalf can reach help 24 hours a day, seven days a week in all 50 States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  The hotline supports English and Spanish, but interpreter services can help people in more than 140 other languages.

Domestic violence is a crime.  There is never any excuse of violence between partners.  If you, or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, take the steps to break the cycle of pain and violence.  You and your children deserve to be protected at all times.  The National Domestic Abuse Hotline is there to help you, so call today

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