Startling statistics about domestic abuse

  • On average 2 women per week are killed by a violent partner or ex partner in England and Wales.
  • 30% of domestic abuse starts in pregnancy.
  • In 90% of incidents involving domestic abuse, children are in the same or next room.
  • One child per week in the UK loses its mother as a result of domestic abuse.
  • 1 in 5 young men and 1 in 10 young women think that abuse or violence against women is acceptable.

 

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