COVID Lockdowns and Domestic Violence: What You Should Know Each year, over 10 million people encounter domestic violence. These already high rates may get even higher during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Being trapped at home with an abuser can lead to … [Read more...]
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence
How the COVID-19 Crisis Has Affected Rates of Domestic Violence Statistics have shown that domestic abuse calls and arrests in New Jersey dropped during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, this does not tell the whole story as the rate of abuse may not … [Read more...]
Nearly 100,000 Call Domestic Violence Hotlines in New Jersey
Domestic violence remains a significant problem in New Jersey, according to a number of indicators. According to statistics, police departments across the state answered more than 60,000 calls involving allegations of domestic abuse in 2015, … [Read more...]