NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH FACT SHEET

In the U.S., a woman is beaten every 9 seconds by her husband, boyfriend or domestic partner (First Comprehensive National Health Survey of American Women, The Commonwealth Fund, 1993).

66 children and 52 women received safe housing at New Directions Center, Inc. from January 2000 through July 2000.

Domestic Violence is statistically consistent across racial and ethnic boundaries (Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report: Violence Against Women; estimates from the Redesigned Survey, August 1995, pg. 3).

632 people in Staunton, Waynesboro and/or Augusta County called New Directions Center. Inc. for help from January 2000 through July 2000.

Only a coordinated community effort will help put a stop to these heinous crimes. Community members performed 1,181 volunteer hours from January 2000 through July 2000.

Domestic Violence and Sexual assault are your business. Help families find a New Direction, contact New Directions Center, Inc. for more information at

1-800-56-HAVEN

Mission Statement

New Directions Center, Inc. works to reduce the impact and occurrence of sexual, emotional and physical violence by providing support services and raising community awareness.