THE NUMBERS ARE SHOCKING

One in three women worldwide will be beaten, raped, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in her lifetime. Every two and a half minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted. Every 15 seconds a woman is physically assaulted by an intimate partner. It's time to end violence against women.
It starts with you learning all the facts. »

CAN YOU RECOGNIZE THE WARNING SIGNS?

ABUSE COMES IN MANY FORMS

Physical violence may be the most obvious but it's not the only way a woman can be victimized. There are many other offenses that must be stopped, including financial abuse. It's something that should not be ignored. Read on.

What Else You Must Know
Domestic violence: An often silent epidemic »
Helping victims of domestic violence »
Stop sexual assault and support survivors »
Stalking: Myths versus realities »
The dark side of technology »
Keeping coworkers safe from partner abuse »
Diagnosing a healthy relationship: Quiz »

SIGN LIFETIME'S PETITION

Make sure the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) gets the support it needs. You can make a difference.

RESOURCES

Lifetime is proud to work with the following partners to end violence against women. These organizations offer a wealth of resources on where to get help and how you can get involved in this cause.

OUR PARTNERS
Alianza
American Bar Association
American Domestic Violence Crisis Line
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