Violence in our city
In the state of Florida you will find the following statistics:
120,697 crimes of domestic violence were reported to police in 2003
In the fiscal year of 2003-2004 132,629 cases were reported to the police
how many do you think go unreported?????
197,787 individuals were provided with counseling services
14,467 individuals were provided shelter
These individuals mostly include women and
children
Shame and fear are what keeps women from reporting violence that is done to them
Visit the FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE site to learn more on statistics.