In The Author's Corner With Etienne

Domestic violence is a serious problem that needs to be stopped sooner than later. According DomesticViolenceStatistics.org, the statistics are: * Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. * Around the world, at least 1 in every 3 women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Most often, the abuser is a member of her own family. * Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women, more than car accidents, muggings, & rapes combined. * Studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. * Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls who have been in a relationship said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm if presented with a breakup. * Everyday in the US, more than 3 women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends. * 92% of women surveyed listed reducing domestic violence & sexual assault as their top concern. * Domestic violence victims lose nearly 8 million days of paid work per year in the US al