“Violence against women takes many forms – physical, sexual, psychological and economic. These forms of violence are interrelated and affect women from birth to old age.” –United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign to End Violence Against Women (UNiTE).
The cost of intimate partner violence in the United States exceeds $5.8 billion per year: $4.1 billion for direct medical and health care services, while productivity losses account for nearly $1.8 billion. –Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In Miami-Dade County, 11,239 incidents of domestic violence were reported in 2009, a 3.7% increase from 2008 and only 41% of reported domestic violence incidents resulted in an arrest. Domestic violence accounted for 13% of the murders that occurred in Miami-Dade County in 2009. –Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Additional Resources:
Crisis Lines:
Domestic Violence Hotline: 305-349-5888
Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-500-1119
Shelters:
Advocates for Victims North/Safespace: 305-758-2546
Advocates for Victims South/Safespace: 305-247-4249
The Lodge: 305-693-1170
Women in Distress (Broward County): 954-760-9800
Support Services:
www.nmtproject.org (Broward County)
Sisterhood of Survivors: 305-704-0118
Information on Domestic Violence:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence