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In a recent 2009 survey, three-quarters of respondents admit knowing someone who was a victim of domestic abuse.
A full 92% of women say that reducing domestic violence and sexual assault should be at the top of any formal efforts taken on behalf of women today.
Overwhelmingly, women who are abused are abused at the hands of someone they know, usually an intimate partner.
What the statistics do not show is the gut wrenching fear, pain and hopelessness that these victims face everyday of their lives.
Out of all of the heart-breaking statistics, there is a bottom line conundrum that is so much more than a number.
While 4 out of 10 (43%) ranked fear that the abuser will search out and find the victim as the number one reason a victim would not leave his/her abuser, over a quarter (28%) thought that finding access to money/income to support the victim and/or children was the most important problem.
Abuse victims need a place to turn to where they can receive protection, counseling, and a place to start over.
Before abuse victims can receive the help they need, they must first leave the abusive relationship they are in.
There are many resources available both locally and nationally.
One of the leading organizations is the National Domestic Violence Hot line.
They will direct you to an emergency shelter in your area.
Their number is 1(800) 799-SAFE (7233).
Perpetrators of domestic abuse promise over and over again that they will not repeat their crimes of rage and anger, only to break those promises.
When announcing intent to divorce or separate, many women may not want to face their abuser for obvious reasons.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, please get the help that you need.
Call the above number or any such resource.
Gather the strength that you need and make the transition to a safe shelter as soon as possible before it's too late.
There is help out there, but you have to make the first move.
Rest assured there are people who care and will do everything in their power to assist you in starting a new life.
Counseling, a safe shelter and people who have been where you are now, can help you to a new beginning.
Shelters cannot fund themselves.
They depend on the generosity of people like you.
Please do whatever you can to help, whether it's donating your time or resources to a local shelter, or maybe urging someone you know to do the same.
There are many individuals determined to help make a difference, along with them, thankfully, the corporate world is donating generously.
One such company takes a brand new approach to help fund shelters for domestic violence victims.
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