Did You Know?
National Facts
- 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the US have been the victim of severe
physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime - Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year
- Women ages 18 to 24 and 25 to 34 generally experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence
- Children witnessed violence in nearly 1 in 4 (22%) intimate partner violence cases filed in state courts
- 1 in 10 high school students has experienced physical violence from a dating partner in the past year
- 57% of college students who report experiencing dating violence and abuse said it occurred in college
Source: https://www.thehotline.org/
State of Ohio Facts
- In Ohio last year, 144 people died in 85 cases of domestic violence
- The youngest victim was 4 months old; the oldest was 85 years old
- 33 Children were present at the scene to witness a parent or caregiver’s murder
- 25% of deceased victims died from strangulation or traumatic brain injuries
Source: https://www.odvn.org/reports/
Open Arms Facts
- Open Arms provided a total of 9,964 individual services in 2024
- In 2024, Open Arms received 1,465 crisis calls on our 24-hour crisis hotline
- 52 adults and 45 children were provided with safe housing at our emergency shelter
- Supported 263 children in Hancock County through our Child Advocacy Program
Learn more about how many we served last year by clicking the button below.
“Open Arms provides a safe space for anyone in need, providing expert knowledge and resources, creating a community, helping women from all walks of life, being there 24/7 for anyone who has a crisis, I could go on and on! OA is sThey helped me with a Civil Protection Order, Grand Jury, Trial, getting updates, list of resources, and overall peace of mind knowing there’s help. They don’t ignore potential opportunities to help. Staff messaged me to offer support. Very professional & thorough.”
– Survivor
Helpful Information
“During one of the worst times of my daughter and I’s lives, Open Arms was there to provide comfort, guide & help. Without Open Arms we would not be where we are today. They continue to make us part of things & that means a lot to my daughter.”
– Survivor
How You Can Spread Awareness
October 16 – Domestic Violence Awareness Day
- Wear Purple! Purple is the color for domestic violence prevention.
- Share Open Arms posts on social media. Follow @openarmsfindlay on Facebook and Instagram.
- Check out all the programs and services we provide right here on our website.
“I found that the advocates were able to connect well with me. Very easy to talk to. Being heard was a good feeling. They made me feel safe and gave me a sense of home from the moment I arrived. I always felt understood and never judged. They also helped me find my confidence again.”
– Survivor
Awareness Partners
Throughout the month of October we have partnered with local coffee businesses and hotels to spread awareness. Grab your favorite fall drink with our special coffee sleeve, take a picture with your drink using #WakeUpHancock, and share on your social media! Don’t forget to tag us @openarmsfindlay.
Thank you to the participating businesses below for your partnership!
