The facts/statistics
The facts don’t lie; awareness is the first step towards understanding the gravity of the situation.
The statistics on domestic violence are shocking. It is really an eye opener when you look at it on a bigger scale.
* 1 in 4 women in the UK will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
* 20% of children in the UK have lived with an adult perpetrating domestic abuse.
That’s 1 in 5 kids
* two women are killed by a current or former partner every week in England and Wales. (average)
Always call 999 in an emergency
* psychological abuse is reported in approximately 90% of cases.
It is estimated that around 3 women a week die by suicide as a result of domestic abuse
* Around 60% of incidents of domestic violence are not reported to the police.
* Women aged 16 to 24 are at the highest risk of experiencing domestic violence.
41% of UK girls aged 14 to 17 in an intimate relationship experienced some form of sexual violence from their partner
* The economic cost of domestic violence is estimated to be £23 billion a year to society in the UK.
It is not only weighing on our physical and emotional health, but also our economy
* Research shows that women from ethnic minorities may face additional barriers in accessing help and support.
* In 2019, a survey found that 49% of women who experienced domestic violence felt that their abuser's behaviour was not taken seriously by authorities.
* Access to driving lessons and independence can significantly improve the lives of women recovering from domestic violence, offering them increased opportunities for employment and personal freedom.