Some Facts About Family Violence

• Battering is the single major cause of injury to women, exceeding rapes, muggings, and even auto accidents.
• Domestic Violence occurs among families in every race, ethnic group, and socioeconomic level.
• Domestic Violence occurs in approximately 50% of all American Families.
• U.S. Government statistics estimate that a woman is abused every fifteen seconds.
• Battered women are often blamed for the abuse although they are not responsible for the violence.
• Research shows that children who grow up in violent families often become victims or abusers n their adult relationships.
• Alcohol and drug abuse alone do not cause violence in the family.

If family violence is a problem in your home:

• Get to a safe place and call the Domestic Violence Program 518.943.9211, the police, or a friend.

• Try to remain calm.  The workers at the Domestic Violence Program will help you.

• All services are confidential.

• Remember that the choice of leaving a violent situation is yours.  No one at Domestic Violence will tell you what to do alternatives are explained and decisions are yours.