On Monday the commonwealth released its 2024 Kentucky Domestic Violence Data Report, which compiles statistics to assist in combating crime as well as seeking justice for survivors.
The report shows that levels of domestic violence remained stable compared to the year before. Additionally, there were fewer filings of electronic JC-3 forms, which are completed upon responding to a report of domestic violence, dating violence or abuse.
There was a slight increase in arrests made related to domestic violence and a rise in the number of individuals who utilized services provided by ZeroV, the state's coalition of domestic violence shelters.
According to the 2024 report:
- 32,889 electronic JC-3 forms related to domestic and/or dating violence were filed.
- 7,964 arrests were made for incidents involving domestic or dating violence and abuse.
- 17,023 emergency protective orders and temporary interpersonal orders were served by law enforcement.
- 15,386 individuals received services from ZeroV's 15 regional domestic violence programs.
- 23,023 crisis/hotline calls were received through ZeroV's 15 regional domestic violence programs.
The report is compiled using data provided by the Kentucky State Police, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Administrative Office of the Courts and ZeroV.
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