Fact & Stats about Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
80% of women with disabilities have been sexually assaulted.
The most dangerous time for abuse survivors is when they are leaving, or the abusive partner believes they are leaving.
The need for power and control over a partner is the cause of domestic violence-not alchol or drugs.
People age 18-24 years of age are at the greatest risk for intimate partner violence.
80% of all assaults are committed by an acquaintance.
Sexual assault is a crime of violence-not a crime of passion and lust.
Stalking is a crime.
1.4 million people are stalked every year.
74% of stalking victims are 18-39 years old.
Help Our Cause
Established in the year 2000, DAWN is a culturally responsive and survivor-centric non-profit 501(c)(3) that promotes healthy relationships and aims to reduce abuse and promote accountability in the Deaf community of the DMV area. Our organization has broadened its reach to serve Deaf victims across all demographics. With one of the largest Deaf populations in the United States residing in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, it is critical that we work together to maximize the quality of services we can provide Deaf survivors while ensuring their safety. Developing a relationship with DAWN will help us provide culturally relevant services and reduce additional trauma caused by cultural differences and language barriers. Your contributions will change lives by providing survivors with the resources they need to reach their full potential. Regardless of how much you contribute, your generosity will support survivors in providing stability and safety in their lifetime.
