Every day many women and children are forced to deal with its pain, fear, and trauma.
Most women are too afraid to break away from an abusive relationship because facing life alone with only their children appears completely overwhelming.
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
Almost 1/3 of female homicide victims reported to police are killed by an intimate partner.
A large percentage of abusers also abuse children in the home.
Children are hurt trying to protect their mothers.
Children exposed to domestic violence are more likely to have health, behavioral, and emotional problems.
Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children.
So when a victim finally finds the courage to reach out for help, the Kathy J. Weinman Shelter is there to provide the confidential assurance that life can be better.
