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HAVEN Facts

Statistics About Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a family concern. Studies show that:

  • Girls raised in violent homes are at a higher risk of becoming victims as adults.
  • Boys raised in violent environments are at a higher risk of becoming batterers as adults.
  • National surveys indicate that one out of every seven women reports she has been physically abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in her life.
  • While there are exceptions, intimate partner violence is primarily a crime of men against women.
  • Women of all races, cultures and economic status are equally vulnerable to violence by an intimate partner.
  • Approximately one in four female high school students reports being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner.
  • Eight percent of high school-age girls said “yes” when asked if “a boyfriend or date has ever forced sex against your will.”
  • One out of every six adult women in Oregon has been the victim of forcible rape some time during her life.
  • Marital rape accounts for 25 percent of all rapes, affecting more than 75,000 women each year.

This means that no matter who you are, where you’re from or what you do, this issue will impact your life. If you feel threatened in any way contact the HAVEN office immediately or email teenhaven@gorge.net





















The information found on this site is not to replace the one-on-one advocacy and services HAVEN provides. The visitor agrees not to hold HAVEN From Domestic Violence responsible for any damages that might result from using information provided on this site.

If you are in danger, call 911 immediately.

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