FRIGHTENING STATISTICS

Domestic violence affects people of every age, background, and community. It crosses all boundaries of income, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and geography. No community is immune.

Because of this reality, Harbor House Domestic Violence Center does not limit its services to Stone County or to Missouri alone. Our doors are open to women and children from across the country who are seeking safety and support.

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), the scope of domestic violence in the United States is both widespread and alarming:

• An average of 24 people every minute experience rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner—more than 12 million individuals each year

• 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the U.S. have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime

• Women ages 18–24 are at the highest risk of intimate partner abuse

• More than 20,000 calls per day are made to domestic violence hotlines

• Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime

• 19% of domestic violence incidents involve a weapon

• The presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%

These statistics underscore why education, prevention, and survivor-centered support are critical—and why Harbor House remains committed to providing safety, advocacy, and hope to those affected by domestic violence.

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