Fact: Someone in the U.S. is beaten by a spouse or loved one every 15 seconds. An estimated 1.5 million women and 835,000 men are victims of domestic violence every year in the U.S. Every 21 days, a woman is killed in the U.S. as a result of domestic violence. 60% of all U.S. domestic violence cases involve children. 1 in 3 abused children will become an abuser or a victim of domestic violence as an adult.
React: Donate an old cell phone, clothing or even a car to your local domestic violence help center. Volunteer for a crisis hotline, safe home network or domestic violence help center.