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Canadian Domestic Violence Statistics

 

1 in 4 women are assaulted in their lifetime.

 

1 in 5 women abused by their partner is assaulted during pregnancy.

 

At least one million children have witnessed violence against their mother.

 

Every minute of every day, a women or child is abused.

 

There have been approximately 25 female victims of spousal homicide each year in Ontario since 1975 onward.

 

11% of Ontario women reported experiencing stalking during the period of 1999-2004.

 

53% of women escaping abusive situations were admitted to shelters with their children, and 65% of these children were under the age of 10.

 

Less than 10% of sexual assault cases are ever reported to the police.