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One day. 84,146 victims, survivors, and children reached out for help — and someone was there. That snapshot of a single day tells you everything about how vast the need is and how extraordinary the people doing this work are.

“All across the country, dedicated organizations support people seeking safety from abusive relationships. Each year, the National Network to End Domestic Violence tallies the impact of these programs over the course of a single day.

The 20th annual NNEDV Domestic Violence Counts Report, released Wednesday, surveyed 85 percent of domestic violence services in the United States about their activities on September 10, 2025.

It found that 84,146 victims of violence were helped, with the bulk of assistance related to housing, including access to emergency shelters. Of those receiving aid, 33,009 were children. A significant portion of programs provided legal support, transportation, bilingual services or mental health support.

Here are some of the ways the organizations took steps that day to end violence:
-> 53,590 adults and children were provided with housing
-> 23,747 people contacted a local, statewide or national domestic violence hotline
-> 18,843 people were trained on domestic violence prevention or early intervention

But the need exceeds what these programs are able to provide: 13,018 requests for help went unmet. The majority of these gaps were related to housing, which is limited and expensive.

Domestic violence impacts people of all genders. Four out of every 10 women say they’ve experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among men, a quarter reported being victims; over half of transgender people said the same.

Intimate partner violence can be deadly, particularly for women: More than half of all women homicide victims are killed by a current or former partner, according to a CDC study.

The Trump administration has made it harder for domestic violence nonprofits to support survivors by introducing changes including restrictions on eligibility, threatening access for immigrant and transgender survivors.

Domestic violence services remain operational. Confidential, anonymous help is available 24/7 through @NDVHofficial at 1-800-799-7233 or online.” — Jasmine Mithani, The 19th News

For a potentially life-saving book for older teens and adults about the early warning signs of abusive relationships, myths about abusive personalities, and how to get help, we highly recommend “Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men” at www.amightygirl.com/why-does-he-do-that

To teach younger children — girls and boys alike — about asserting their own boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others, we highly recommend “Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect” for ages 4 to 7 (www.amightygirl.com/body-boundaries) and “Consent (for Kids!)” for ages 6 to 10 (www.amightygirl.com/consent-for-kids)

For two excellent books about a tween girls’ experience with sexual harassment – both for 10 and up – check out “Maybe He Just Likes You” (www.amightygirl.com/maybe-he-just-likes-you) and “That’s What Friends Do” (www.amightygirl.com/that-s-what-friends-do)

If you’re a parent concerned that your daughter may be in an unhealthy relationship, check out the books “But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Relationships” (www.amightygirl.com/but-i-love-him) and “Saving Beauty From The Beast: How to Protect Your Daughter from an Unhealthy Relationship” (www.amightygirl.com/saving-beauty-from-the-beast) … See MoreSee Less