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.