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A. Main Point: Impact on the Survivors

1. Evidence: About 45% of participants in a survey of 1,500 domestic violence survivors reported experiencing financial difficulties including not being able to pay bills. (Lyon E. Brodshow, Jt menard) (2011)

2. Evidence: More than 3/4 of shelters indicate their clients stay longer in their relationships due to the state of the economy (Mary Kay Inc 2011 April)

B. Main Point: Imapact on the economy

1. Evidence: In one day alone, domestic violence programs were unable to meet 10,581 request for services because of the lack of funding, staffing, or other resources

2 Evendence: National network to end domestic violence (2012)

WEBSITES WHERE I GOT THE INFO FROM ABOVE

https://www.domesticshelters.org/domestic-violence-statistics/economic-impact-of-domestic-violence#.WrALPkxFxjo

https://nrcdv.org/dvam/themes/dvap/PDF/DVandtheEconomy-Talking%20Points%20Form.pdf

https://newhopeforwomen.org/cost-of-domestic-violence