Dr Natasha PhD

The presence of guns in a home where domestic violence is a problem increases the risk of a murder by 500% #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth

Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten.Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten.

Every year, 1 in 3 women who is a victim of homicide is murdered by her current or former partner. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth

1/2 of all homeless women and children in the U.S. are fleeing from domestic violence. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth1/2 of all homeless women and children in the U.S. are fleeing from domestic violence. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth

Violence against women occurs predominantly behind closed doors at home with most cases having never been reported to police. But that doesn’t mean the problem isn't visible and doesn't spill into future generations. Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families with 50% of all women who are homeless reporting that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth