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Domestic Violence in Multnomah County
November 2, 2010 Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
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Domestic violence is a significant problem in the County
40-50% of all reported violent crimes 25% of reported felony violent crimes
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Frequently the most significant contributor to violent deaths in our community
Generally 25-30% of all homicides are related to domestic violence So far in 2010, there have been AT LEAST 16 deaths in Multnomah County related to domestic violence Compared to 4-6 related to gangs
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Victims have multiple barriers to Safety and Stability
83% had children, and most had young children (average age of children 8) 49% had no more than a high school degree 29% were employed 59% of those who work, had taken time off in the last six months because of domestic violence 28% had lost a job, had to quit or were fired in the last six months because of DV 68% had an income of less than $1,000 per month 90% had difficulty in meeting basic needs 40% often to sometimes did not having enough food to eat
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Barriers, continued They are likely to be living in an unstable or unsafe housing situation 79% had difficulty making their monthly rent payment 65% had trouble getting housing 27% had been homeless (living on the street, in their cars or in a motel 55% lived with family or friends
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Victims had high levels of danger and were often severely impacted by the violence
71% were in extreme danger 83% met the criteria for clinical depression 94% experienced symptoms consistent with PTSD, 54% had accessed hospital/emergency medical services in previous 6 months with the average PTSD score of 56, which is equal or higher than that of returning veterans of combat (50)
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Victims had high rates of criminal justice involvement
Police had responded to assist 60% of the victims 47% had applied for a restraining order
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Their children were adversely impacted by the combined housing instability and exposure to a violent perpetrator 45% of children were outside the normal range of functioning on a behavioral assessment 37% missed 6 or more days of school in the last six months 31% missed 1 or more days of school due to DV in the last six months 23% had a decline in school performance in the last six months
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Today’s Presentations
Contested Restraining Order Hearings An Overview of Children’s Exposure to Violence Findings and Recommendations from the Domestic Violence Fatality Reviews
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