THE PROJECT
MANY DON'T TELL ANYONE ABOUT IT
60% OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
HAVEN'T REPORTED TO THE POLICE
30% OF WOMEN ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
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Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten.
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On average, three women are killed every day as a result of domestic violence. More than 40 percent of female murder victims are killed by their husbands or boyfriends.
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Women ages 20 to 24 are at the greatest risk of experiencing nonfatal intimate partner violence.They also experience the highest rates of rape and sexual assault.
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More than 80 percent of victims of domestic violence are women. About 75 percent of the people who commit domestic violence are male.
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Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Most often, the abuser is a member of her own family.
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Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women—more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.
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Studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually.
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Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls who have been in a relationship said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm if presented with a breakup.
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Everyday in the US, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends.
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Ninety-two percent of women surveyed listed reducing domestic violence and sexual assault as their top concern.
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Domestic violence victims lose nearly 8 million days of paid work per year in the US alone—the equivalent of 32,000 full-time jobs.
THE HARD TRUTH
MANY WOMEN AND
GIRLS HAVE BEEN
POSITIVELY IMPACTED
BY NO GIRL LEFT BEHIND
The mission of No Girl Left Behind is to help women and girls from all walks of life escape domestic violence situations. Every individual accepted into the program is assigned a Case Manager for a two year period. The Case Manager assist their client with finding legal assistance, emergency housing, permanent housing, job training, job placement, and mental health services.
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Sexual abuse and domestic violence are often trigger words among communities. It's a taboo subject, but domestic violence affects all of us. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 three women have been victims. These numbers alone are staggering. Whether they are a friend, a family member or a co-worker, those who are affected are present in our very community.
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No Girl Left Behind (NGLB) is the voice of victims and survivors. We want to assist in changing society to have zero tolerance for domestic violence. We do this by affecting public policy, increasing understanding of the impact of domestic violence, and providing assistance and education that drive that change.
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