Many cases of domestic abuse can lead to death. 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. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime and intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime.

 

The Civilian Squad hopes to bring awareness to domestic abuse and help with creating safe space for survivors of abuse so they can start over and live better lives.

 

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HELPING SURVIVORS

If you know someone who is being abused, there are many ways to help. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence has a list of national crisis organizations and hotlines on their website. The list includes organizations for children, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals and more. It also has tips for accessing help.

 

The phone number for The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE).

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DONATE

If you want to donate to groups aiding survivors of domestic violence or trying to bring an end to domestic violence and rape, here are a few fantastic organizations/foundations:

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