Domestic Violence Against Women

Recent data indicates that one in three women in Pennsylvania experiences domestic violence at some point in her life, which closely mirrors national statistics. Approximately 37.1% of Pennsylvania women experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner

stalking in their lifetimes.

Pregnancy can often be an especially risky period for victims of domestic violence. Many report their abuse started or intensified when they became pregnant. About 20% of pregnant people experience violence during their pregnancy. The increased risks are even greater for Black pregnant people or those under 20 years old. People with unintended pregnancies are also two to four times more likely to experience physical violence than those with planned pregnancies.