Did you know…?

Did you know that:

• According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime
• NCADV states that most domestic violence cases are never reported to the police. 
• The Clark County prosecuting attorney's (CCPA) website reveals that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 to 44 in the United States, more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined
• NCADV reports 85% of domestic violence victims are women
• CCPA reports that there are 1,500 shelters for battered women in the U.S. while there are 3,800 animal shelters. 
• One woman is beaten by her husband or partner every 15 seconds in the United States (Uniform Crime Reports, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1991)
• According to MenWeb, 835,000 men are battered each year due to domestic violence
• MenWeb reports that every 38 seconds, a man is battered somewhere in America 
• CCPA reports that children who witness violence at home display emotional and behavioral disturbances as diverse as withdrawal, low self-esteem, nightmares, self-blame and aggression against peers, family members and property.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney