Why It Matters – More Statistics
Domestic Violence in Georgia:
- In 2012 there were 62 victims killed in Domestic Violence related homicides in the State of Georgia. Three of those victims were from Cherokee County.
- In 2008, law enforcement responded to 58,420 DV incidents in Georgia [1]
- In 2009, law enforcement responded to 62,156 DV incidents in Georgia [2]
- In 2010, law enforcement responded to 65,485 DV incidents in Georgia [3]
- In 2011, law enforcement responded to 71,475 DV incidents in Georgia [4]
- In 2010:
Domestic Violence in Cherokee County:
In 2012:
- There were 3,635 Domestic Violence related calls to law enforcement in Cherokee County.
- There were 1,052 made to our 24-Hour Hotline.
- CFVC sheltered 97 women and children in our shelter who occupied 4,187 bednights.
- The CFVC shelter operated at 95.5% capacity for the entire year.
- CFVC served 86 women and 165 children through our Supportive Housing Program.
- CFVC provided legal and crisis services to 469 community victims of domestic violence.
- CFVC provided 20,023 services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
- CFVC served women from 18 different countries through our Multicultural Program.
- There were five (5)* Domestic Related deaths in Cherokee County.
[1] 2012 Georgia Bureau of Investigation, GCIC
[2] 2012 Georgia Bureau of Investigation, GCIC
[3] 2012 Georgia Bureau of Investigation, GCIC
[4] 2012 Georgia Bureau of Investigation, GCIC
[5] Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence Unit
[6] Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence Unit