Intimate Partner Violence
The National Domestic Violence Helpline States:
Domestic violence (also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), dating abuse, or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. People of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, education level, or economic status can be a victim — or perpetrator — of domestic violence. That includes behaviors that physically harm, intimidate, manipulate, or control a partner or otherwise force them to behave in ways they don’t want to. This can happen through physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, or financial control.
Need help now?
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 support, crisis intervention, and safety planning through call (1.800.799.7233), chat, and text (by texting "START" to 88788). To find your local service provider, head over to the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence website.
IPV in Maryland
38
Marylanders lost their lives due to intimate partner violence in 2023
74%
of those deaths were caused
by a gun
40%
of victims were black women, meaning that black women are dying 5x their proportion of the state's population
10%
of the victims deaths (30) were children
Read more on the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence 36th Annual Memorial Service Brochure
