 Did you know?
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.
On average each year in Wichita the Police Department receives 7,500 domestic violence calls resulting in almost 4,000 arrests for domestic battery.
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
WIN can help! Ashley was in a violent situation when she turned to WIN for assistance... READ ASHLEY'S STORY |
