Make plans now for October!
• This year's theme: "Domestic Violence: Understand the Truth, Stop the Abuse"
• For full information, click here.

1. One in 10 American couples engages in intimate partner violence each year.

2. Men and women initiate domestic violence at similar rates.

3. Partner aggression is often two-way.

4. Although all segments of society are affected, domestic violence is concentrated in certain groups.

5. Many factors contribute to domestic violence incidents.

6. America is making steady progress in the national effort to curb intimate partner aggression.

7. Many victims of domestic violence face barriers to getting help.

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In support of victims and their families, SAVE has identified 10 principles to strengthen the Violence Against Women Act and other domestic violence laws:
1. Evidence-Based Policies
2. Accurate Information
3. True Victims
4. Civil Rights
5. Inclusiveness
6. Needs Assessment
7. Counseling, Not Incarceration
8. Qualified Personnel
9. Family Preservation
10. Accountability