
The True Cost of Intimate Partner Violence on Ohio’s Public Safety System
IPV places a hidden burden on Ohio’s public safety system. See how survivor support and shelters reduce repeat crises and save resources.

IPV places a hidden burden on Ohio’s public safety system. See how survivor support and shelters reduce repeat crises and save resources.

Connection is at the heart of everything we do at Bethany House – connection with survivors and safety, the community and our mission and between crisis and hope.

Discover why IPV shelters are essential in Ohio and how Bethany House provides safety, healing, and long-term support to help survivors rebuild stable futures.

Bethany House is honored to be named Nonprofit of the Year by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation and AFP Northwest Ohio. For 40 years, we’ve provided long-term shelter and support

Bethany House’s Silent Witness Project honors women and girls in Northwest Ohio who lost their lives to domestic violence. Learn how these powerful memorials raise awareness, inspire action, and remind

Lost work productivity from intimate partner violence (IPV) cost Ohio nearly $228 million in 2024. Learn how abuse affects employees, workplaces, and communities—and how employers and organizations can help support

Beyond physical assault: abusers destroy property to control and isolate. Learn how abuse of cars, tools, and tech isolates victims, and why Ohio communities must respond.

Discover the $42M cost of IPV in Lucas County and how volunteers bring hope, housing, and healing to survivors. Learn how you can help.

In 2024, Bethany House advanced its mission through direct support for domestic violence survivors and impactful system-level advocacy. Learn how we provided over 18,000 nights of safety, expanded accessibility, and

Bethany House received a $26,400 grant from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation to support advocacy and stability services for families in our StepUP program recovering from domestic violence.

Danielle Malczewski is Bethany House’s new Silent Witness Project Coordinator. She also serves full-time as a Clinical Social Worker at the Sophia Counseling Center, another ministry of the Sylvania Franciscans.

Intimate Partner Violence costs Ohio over $1 billion each year. Support coordinated care to break the cycle and build healthier, safer communities.