How Common is Woman Abuse?
1
in 8 woman is abused each year by their
husband or partner.
1 in 4
women in Canada will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. 68.5% of these
women are assaulted by men they know.
62% of
reported assaults against women take place in the home.
40% of
wife assault incidents begin during the woman's first pregnancy.
Every
year, on average, 2 women per week are killed by their partners.
42% of
women with disabilities have been or are in abusive situations .
An estimated
one half of wife assault incidents are not reported.