Domestic violence

Domestic violence is a very real issue for many women and some men...with a member base of over 23,000 members as much as it pains me to think about it, the fact remains that there are some members on the site who are suffering at the hands of domestic violence.

This is a thread to post information for those members who may need help, support, statistics, about DV and they can gather this information ANONYMOUSLY, and know they have the support of the members...because it's easier said than done when trying to leave an abusive relationship, especially when you feel like the worth and fight has been beat out of you.

*85-95% of all domestic violence victims are female.
*Over 500,00 women are stalked by an intimate partner each year.
*5.3 million women are abused each year.
*1,232 women are killed each year by an intimate partner.
*Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women.
*Women are more likely to be attacked by someone they know rather than by a stranger.

Links & Numbers:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224

For those of you going through this battle, you're not alone, there is help a nd support, and you're in the prayers of many!

Simone (Brwnskindiva)
http://www.bigncute.com/