According to the CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking at some point in their life.
In Omaha, these crimes happen every day, as demonstrated by the 6,045 police reports the WCA received in 2022. The WCA also provided service to 335 clients in area emergency rooms that year. All told, the WCA provided services to more than 3,450 clients in 2022 and received more than 8,102 hotline calls.
The prevalence of abuse in Douglas County, the multigenerational cycle of poverty and violence (seen through more than 75% of clients living at or below the federal poverty level), and the complex issues affecting victim safety position this issue as a public health crisis that must continue to be recognized and addressed.
The WCA is available as a resource to you and your community. Our commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault is as strong as our programming for victims. Visit the Prevention & Education page to learn how you can bring new learning to your own workplace, school, place of worship or club.
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