One In two Canadian women (51%) experiences at least one incident of violence after the age of 16

One In three B.C. women is assaulted by her husband or partner.

Abuse often escalates after separation and divorce.

About 20% of women who experience abuse are assaulted during pregnancy. Domestic violence rises dramatically during pregnancy.

B.C. has the highest rate of violence reported by women (59%) in Canada.

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