Domestic Violence in Virginia
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More than 30% of Virginia’s homicides are domestic violence-related*
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Over 22,000 adults and nearly 5,300 children received domestic violence advocacy services in 2019**
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87% of the domestic violence perpetrators in Virginia in 2019 were men, and 13% were women***
Since 1982, Family Crisis Support Services has been supporting residents of Southwest Virginia through a 24/7 hotline and other services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness.
*onlinesocialwork.vcu.edu
**pwcva.gov
***onlinesocialwork.vcu.edu
“I would still be in an abusive relationship if it weren’t for the help of advocates. The confidence and resources they gave me helped me realize I deserve more.”
Anonymous