Domestic violence is the systematic use of emotional, physical, sexual, economical, or spiritual abuse tactics to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner

• 1 in 7 women in Multnomah County ages 18 to 64 are physically abused by their intimate partner each year.
• 1 in 5 teenagers in a serious relationship reports being hit, slapped or pushed by a partner. 
• 21,000 children in Multnomah County are exposed to domestic violence each year. 
• Domestic violence accounts for nearly 50% of violent crime in Portland. 
• Domestic violence is non-discriminatory -- it affects people of every age, race, sexual orientation and income level. 
• In Oregon, 48% of victims remain in an abusive home because they do not have a safe and affordable place to live.
• 38% of all domestic survivors become homeless at some point.