More than half of women who experience violence are assaulted by men who are known to them. (64%)

The abusers are most often spouses, boyfriends, dates and neighbors.

Only 14% of all incidents of violence are reported to police.

Many women who experience abuse and violence - one in five - do not go to anybody for help or support not even friends or family.

Children witness abuse in 40% of violent relationships.

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