• One Woman dies every three days as a result of domestic violence. (Home Office, 1999)
• 1 in 4 women are assaulted by their partner at some point in their lives. (British Crime Survey, 1996)
• 1 in 8 women are repeatedly assaulted by their partner. (British Crime Survey, 1996)
• On average a woman is assaulted 35 times before reporting it to the police. (British Crime Survey, 1996)
• 1 in 9 women using health services has been hurt by someone they know or live with. (British Medical Association, 1998).
• The psychological effects [of domestic violence] can include depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, flashbacks, nightmares, exaggerated startle response and suicide attempts. (James-Hanman, 1999)

If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can browse the links on this page for assistance.
Please also see this page for international domestic violence hotlines.