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.