15 States with Highest Rates of Domestic Violence in the US

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10. Vermont

Shockingly, 51% of all the murders in a 16-year period were the cases of domestic violence. As we can see from a recent murder case, the scenario is similar to all the other abuse cases. Everything seems fine at the beginning, until the husband becomes more controlling, followed by wife losing touch with her friends and family, and becoming completely financially dependent. A lack of financial funds is one of the biggest reasons why so many families end up homeless.

States with Highest Rates of Domestic Violence in the US

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