Understanding the complexities of domestic violence, particularly its disproportionate impact on Black women, is essential for effecting meaningful change By Serena Summer Oct 09, 2024 ...

Black women are six times more likely to face fatal outcomes in domestic violence situations compared to white women. A significant percentage of survivors develop mental health conditions ...

What’s more, Black women in abusive relationships are three times more likely to be murdered by their partner than white women. Domestic violence is more than a personal issue; it is a public ...

Experts said survivors of domestic abuse may have barriers that prevent them from leaving abusive relationships.

A 2022 investigation by End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin found Black women in Wisconsin are 20 times more likely to be murdered than white women. Harris was one of them.

If you or someone you know is going through domestic abuse, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or you can text BEGIN to 88788.

While domestic violence affects people of all genders and races, the issue is especially relevant to Black women. According to the Institute of Women’s Policy Research, 40% of Black women ...

But not all signs of domestic violence are black and blue. When you suspect someone you know is going through domestic violence, you’ll probably look for something physical, like broken bones or ...

This explains why white people are less likely to see Black people’s self-defense claims as reasonable. Take, for instance, the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in 2012.

It's not as black and white as he's bad. He did something wrong, ... "It's just facing (domestic violence) with honesty, as opposed to hiding it with shame," Chapman says.