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.

State of Ohio Facts

  • In Ohio last year, 112 people died in 82 cases of domestic violence.
  • The youngest victim was 4 months old; the oldest was 92 years old.
  • 22% of deceased victims died from strangulation or traumatic brain injuries.

Source: https://www.thehotline.org/ & https://www.odvn.org/reports/

Open Arms Facts

  • Open Arms provided a total of 9,877 individual services in 2023.
  • In 2023, Open Arms received 1,481 crisis calls on our 24-hour crisis hotline. 
  • 45 adults and 46 children were provided with safe housing at our emergency shelter.  

Learn more about how many we served last year by clicking the button below.

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“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 such a blessing to our community!”
– Survivor

Helpful Information

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCEDownload
Helpful Suggestions for Friends and Family Members of People Experiencing Domestic ViolenceDownload
Effects of Domestic Violence on ChildrenDownload
Why They StayDownload
“Never did I think we’d find our family using your services. However, under the unfortunate circumstances, we are so grateful for the resources and care we have been offered.“
– Survivor

How You Can Spread Awareness

October 17 – 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!