This document summarizes statistics and information related to domestic violence. It states that every 9 seconds in the US, a woman is assaulted or beaten. Women ages 20-24 are most at risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence. Domestic violence costs the US over $5.8 billion annually in direct medical costs and lost productivity. Women account for 85% of domestic violence victims, while men account for 15%. International reports find that 55-95% of women physically abused by partners have never contacted authorities. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the US.