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Domestic Violence is a public health emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men will experience contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lives.
99% of domestic violence survivors face financial abuse, creating an increased risk of violence and adding obstacles to safety. The direct and indirect results of financial abuse can impact survivors long after the relationship is over. Pathways to safety for survivors must include access to resources like job training, childcare, and housing.
The Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-hour Hotline 703-360-7273 is here for you if you or someone you care about is experiencing violence in a relationship.
Communities that promote peace and equity while speaking out against violence can be a protective factor against both the victimization and perpetration of domestic violence. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, be visible and vocal in supporting programs that promote peaceful conflict resolution, healthy relationships and equality.
This October, we highlight the connections between domestic violence and other forms of oppression. Survivors often experience sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia and classism, among other forms of violence and discrimination. When domestic violence co-occurs with these other -isms, survivors face increased challenges in seeking safety.
