Table of domestic violence figures
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Figures provided by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, Nassau and Suffolk counties, and state Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
| Domestic Violence Arrests | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Nassau | 1771 | 2790 | 58 percent increase |
| Suffolk | 1799 | 2235 | 24.2 percent increase |
| Reported Domestic Violence Incidents | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Nassau | 12,821 | 16085 | 25 percent increase |
| Suffolk | 16,522 | 16,834 | 1.8 percent increase |
| Physical Abuse Reported By Children | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Nassau | 7193 | 7472 | 4 percent increase |
| Suffolk | 9534 | 10057 | 5 percent increase |
| Domestic Homicide | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| State | 147 | 130 | 12 percent decrease |
| Nassau | 9 | 6 | 33 percent decrease |
| Suffolk | 11 | 11 | no change |
| Orders of Protection Issued | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| State | 172,290 | 207,726 | 21 percent increase |
| Domestic Violence Court Cases | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| State | 31,000 | 35,244 | 14 percent increase |
| Domestic Violence Hotline Calls | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| State | 177,000 | 186,046 | 5 percent increase |
Figures provided by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, Nassau and Suffolk counties, and state Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Nassau County Coalition on Domestic Violence intake numbers.
An intake is the initial interview they do when someone comes in for their services. It's not an emergency service.2007: 521
2008: 523
2009: 639 - up 22%
Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
2009
Clients Served: 7,946
Referrals Made: 26,689
Advocacy Services: 8,869
Total # of Services provided: 18,668
Shelter: 150 adults and children housed
2008
Clients Served: 7,943
Referrals Made: 25,816
Advocacy Services: 8,900
Total # of Services provided: 18,449
Shelter: 131 adults and children housed
2007
Clients Served: 6,965
Referrals Made: 22,131
Advocacy Services: 5,592
Total # of Services provided: 14,380
Shelter: 124 adults and children housed
