Seven facts about domestic abuse

1. Around 750,000 children grow up witnessing or experiencing domestic violence.

2. Last year it was found that more married men had been victims of abuse than married women.

3. 1 in 3 victims of domestic abuse have been identified as male.

4. Every minute the police receive a report of domestic violence.

5. Last year 7% of women and 4% of men in the UK were victims of a form of domestic violence.

6. In 2013 there were 143 deaths because of domestic violence.

7. On average, approximately two women die from domestic violence per week.

Nicola Whitley, specialist family Solicitor says, “these statistics show how important it is for the government to take more action to prevent domestic violence. It is important to remember that protection is available if the police cannot help.”

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