Domestic Violence

With the recent story of 19-year-old Chris Brown's alleged attack on singer Rihanna, the media has put a big spotlight on domestic violence. Rihanna, talented and kind-hearted, is not even 21 yet. The deaths of three members of Jennifer Hudson's family were also the result of domestic abuse, according to authorities.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, anywhere, and it is never justified. For more information about Domestic Violence, check out DomesticViolence.org.

If you're in need of help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline.


I'll leave you with interesting statistics about Alabama from 2005.

Statistics of Domestic Violence in Alabama

· There were 26,051 domestic assaults in 2005.
· Hands, fists, or feet were used as a weapon in 51% of the offenses. Other dangerous weapons were used in 17% of the offenses, including knifes and firearms.
· There were 27 homicides due to domestic violence in 2005.
· There were 57,176 shelter nights provided for adults and children in Alabama shelters in fiscal year 2006.