Why we need MUJER

Why we need MUJER

  • Every year, more than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes.
  • Every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted.
  • Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families.
  • 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime
  • About 3% of American men — or 1 in 33 — have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime
  • 20% of adult females and 5-10% of adult males recall a childhood sexual assault or sexual abuse incident;
  • 15% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 12
  • On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day.
  • Nearly three out of four of Americans PERSONALLY know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.