Last night I attended a training session to begin volunteering with the YWCA domestic violence program. They told us some statistics that were pretty eye-opening for me and I would like to share them with you:
A woman is beaten every 15 seconds in the U.S.
1 out of every 4 women in the U.S. will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. There were 3 survivors in the training session, including me.
Females aged 20-24 are at the greatest risk of non-fatal intimate partner violence.
85% of women murdered in TN are killed by men. That makes TN 3rd in the country; a statistic we most definitely should not be proud of. However, these murders are usually not reported as domestic-violence related. In fact, the media often adds a "romantic" element to these types of stories, calling them love triangles or crimes of passion.
I am really excited that I have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women affected by this terrible epidemic. If you were touched by these statistics, I encourage you to consider donating your time and/or money to further the mission of the YWCA to empower the women of Davidson County and beyond. Visit their website at www.ywcanashville.com.
Jan 24, 2013
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