Fame and fortune do not insulate anyone from domestic violence. It is a crime that crosses all socioeconomic and cultural lines. You would think that having the financial means to walk away would prevent repeat incidents but as you will see from the gallery below, most of the victims endured repeated episodes of abuse. Its hard to fathom that the average number of times an abuser hits his spouse before she makes a police report is 35.
A statistic like that says so much about the self-worth a women feels and even more so when a woman (or man) can walk away without financial ruin. While our focus is on helping women who don't have the means to take care of themselves and their children, it is important to remember that abuse victims likely walk among us. Domestic violence is not just an issue for the poor.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2010/12/04/celebrity-domestic-violence.html#slide1
A Night Out is a nonprofit organization committed to providing adult victims of domestic violence and abuse a brief escape from their everyday world. We offer safe, healthy social experiences, understanding and support.
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