 Did you know?
- In 2008, 14,029 Wichita women were victims of domestic violence
- In 2008, 19 adults and 14 children were slain in Kansas as a result of domestic violence
- In 2009, 32 adults and 13 children were slain in Kansas as a result of domestic violence
- More than 38 women are abused everyday in Wichita in their home
- 17.78% of the incidents were from their spouse
- Children are present in 41-55% of homes where police intervene in domestic violence calls
Most people are unaware of such staggering facts. This woman might be your neighbor, your relative, your friend.
One in three women will be abused in their lifetime.
50 percent of homeless women and children in the U.S. are fleeing abuse.
One out of four families in Wichita with a female head of household with no husband present live in poverty.
81 to 96 percent of employed domestic violence victims experience diminished job performance.
Survivors of mental and physical abuse experience severe symptoms that impair their functioning in society including:
• Memory/concentration problems
• Disorganization/time management
• Difficulty being supervised
• Difficulty dealing with social issues
• Difficulty handling stress
THERE IS HOPE - THE WOMEN OF WIN
Alicia Salazar's harmonious, balanced life is dramatically different from the one she lived before coming to WIN. >>READ ALICIA'S STORY
WIN can help! Ashley was in a violent situation when she turned to WIN for assistance... >>READ ASHLEY'S STORY |
