1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime in the U.S.

Every 28 Minutes
a woman is beaten by an intimate partner in Kansas

Every 2 weeks
a woman is killed by an intimate partner in Kansas.

The costs of domestic violence for direct medical and mental health services exceeds $4.1 billion per year in the U.S.

In a recent Kansas survey, 91% of domestic violence survivors indicated that receiving services improved their situation.

Thank you to all organizations and individuals who provide financial and in-kind support for the work of WTCS.

Supporters include:

• The Attorney General's Office which administers the Protection From Abuse (PFA) and Victim's of Crime Act (VOCA) funds.
  
• The United Way of Douglas County which administers the United Way Funds and Federal Emergency Management funds.
  
• The City of Lawrence which administers the Community Block Development Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and funds from the city's operating budget.
  
• The Kansas Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence which administers the funds for the OARS program.
  
• Sprint for providing cell phone service and Motorola for donating cell phones.
  
• Liz Claiborne for the public awareness campaign during October, the funds generated by the campaign and the remaining campaign materials.
  
• Beauty Brands for the public awareness campaign and the funds generated by it.
  
• Kansas University Student Senate (KUSS) which provides funding.
  
• Piersol Foundation
  
• The United Way of Franklin County
  
• The numerous individuals, businesses, clubs and religious organizations for their financial and in-kind support.