cause the violence to happen. The violence is a result of the abuser’s behavior, not the victim’s.

Domestic Violence happens to people from all different backgrounds. It happens to people of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, religions, economic levels, and educational levels.

Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. However, 90-95% of domestic violence victims are women. Men can also be victims.[1]

Children are impacted by domestic violence, either by witnessing the abuse or by being abused themselves. For more information about the impact of domestic violence on children, see our Domestic Violence and Children page.

If you need assistance or if you have questions,
call our 24-hour crisis line
425-746-1940 or 1-800-827-8840
(V/TTY available 8am-5pm)

1. Bureau of Justice Statistics Selected Findings: Violence Between Intimates (NCJ – 149259), November 1994.

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