The Domestic Violence Shelter serving Richland,
Ashland, and Huron Counties of Ohio
Children, the Invisible Victims of Domestic Violence Facts:
63% of boys ages 11-20 incarcerated for homicide did so because of violence in their home.
80% of runaways are from domestic violence and child abuse.
74 % of kids that commit crimes are from homes where domestic violence occurs.
Kids from violent homes commit suicide at 6 times the national rate.
In Ohio, 80% of violent juvenile offenders and adult prisoners come from homes where domestic violence occurred.
Play Room Speaking in the school about dating violence/domestic violence.