Domestic violence crosses all ethnic, racial, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religious, and socio-economic lines. Domestic violence can happen to anybody. Studies suggest that one-fifth to one-third of all women will be physically assaulted by a partner or ex-partner during their lifetime. In heterosexual relationships, 95% of all victims are female, and 95% of all perpetrators are male. In same-sex relationships, domestic violence happens with the same statistical frequency as in heterosexual relationships.

Domestic violence comes in many forms: verbal and emotional abuse, intimidation and threats, isolation, economic abuse, sexual abuse, and physical abuse.

The YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention & Prevention Program offers assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Collect calls are accepted, or you may use the toll-free number.

Hotline:  765-423-1118
Toll-Free:  1-888-345-1118