These are the incredible results of the groudbreaking National Census of Domestic Violence Services conducted on November 2, 2006.

In one day:

1,243 participating local domestic violence programs:

Answered 16,644 hotline calls, over 11 calls every minute

Educated 40,120 attendees at  community programs

Assisted 47,860 survivors through shelter, transitional housing, and advocacy

For the full report and results , please go to www.nnedv.org/census

Domestic Violence Facts

Read about the facts of Domestic Violence.

Here is a definition of what domestic violence.

There are a variety of reasons why someone in a domestic violence relationship may stay in the relationship.

Many victims do not know if they are a victim of domestic violence.  Take a quick look at these questions. If you answer yes to even one of these questions, You may be in an abusive relationship.

The Facts on the Workplace and Violence Against Women.