Statistics Show Prevalence of Domestic Violence in New Jersey
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An October 20 article in The News of Cumberland County compiled New Jersey domestic violence statistics from The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to show how prevalent domestic violence is throughout the state.
During the year 2009, 8,351 victims of domestic violence utilized their local domestic violence service program. Additionally, 1,562 women and 1,850 children were sheltered following a domestic violence or domestic abuse incident. The Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline received 24,038 crisis calls and 36,011 non-crisis calls during that same year.
Domestic violence is a serious problem in New Jersey. Injured victims of domestic violence deserve to be protected and it is often necessary for the authorities to become involved. Unfortunately, it is all too common for individuals to face wrongful domestic violence charges because of a misunderstanding or false domestic abuse accusations.
Under New Jersey Statute 2C:25:21, police must take a domestic violence suspect into custody if the victim shows signs of an injury. All arresting officers must consider the circumstances, the history of domestic disputes between the parties involved, and the type of injuries suffered. It is all too common for a misunderstanding or a false allegation to lead to an arrest. When someone is arrested following a domestic violence disturbance, he or she may end up facing serious charges even in cases where the alleged victim does not want to press charges.
The New Jersey domestic violence defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history of successfully handling domestic violence cases in New Jersey. We know how to fight wrongful charges as well as lessen charges and penalties. If you or a loved one is facing domestic violence charges in New Jersey, call (609) 240-0040 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
