Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), 36.4% of women and 33.6% of men in the United States experience physical abuse, sexual abuse, or stalking by an intimate partner over the course of their lives; 36.4% of women and 34.2% of men report psychological aggression by an intimate partner. In total, more than 12.4 million people are victims of sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner each year.
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Many times when someone decides to leave an abusive relationship the leave with just the clothes on their back. Here is a break down of the average cost it work with a victim when they leave.
Personal hygiene kit -$25.00+ per person
Food per day- $40.00+ per person
One night in a safe place $100.00 +
Cost for transportation for one month for a survivor costs up to $100.00 ( to counseling, job interviews, doctor appointments, court, and medical care appointments)
To help repair or replace damages in the home from domestic violence could cost up to $3000.00 per person. ( fixing damages in walls, doors, locks, windows. Buying security items such as doorbell cameras, window locks, motion lights)
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
SAFV depends on its volunteers gift of time and the generosity of our community through charitable donations. We are grateful for our dedicated community.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation, or requesting an education event, please contact our office at (307)789-3628. To join our team of volunteers, click on the link below.
Shelter Wish List
Our shelter needs change frequently as do the needs of the clients we serve. This is the current list of items our shelter could use:
Laundry Baskets
Diapers (size 5 and 6)
Toilet Paper
Baby wipes
Paper Towels
Body Lotion
Food Donations
Hand Soap
Mops and Brooms
Mop Buckets
Gift cards for food or fuel, and phone cards are always appreciated by our clients. Please contact us if you have another donation idea you do not see listed above, we are happy to hear from you.