Alarming Domestic Violence Statistics

If you think domestic violence is not a serious problem in the U.S. - think again.  Domestic abuse is a very serious issue in our country and it adversely impacts the lives of countless people.  Below, our legal team has compiled some statistics to generate awareness:

§   In 2001, the National Domestic Violence Hotline reported that it had received 700,000 calls since 1996.

§  The National Institute of Justice estimates that over 503,000 women are stalked by their intimate partners in the U.S. on an annual basis.

§  A Commonwealth Fund survey showed that 31% of all American women were physically or sexually abused by an intimate partner at some point in their lives.

§  EAP Digest reported that violence is the cause for divorce for 22% of middle-class spouses.

§  The American Medical Association says that domestic violence results in 100,000 days of hospitalization and 30,000 ER visits annually.

If you have been abused by an intimate partner or family member, know that you have legal options.  One of the best things you can do is contact a Los Angeles family lawyer that represents domestic violence victims, like the lawyers at Claery & Green.