Alarm as US domestic violence killings remain high despite drop in homicides
Non-profits say requests for legal help and housing on rise amid Trump funding cuts for prevention and response
TL;DR
- Homicides have decreased significantly across the US, but domestic violence killings remain stubbornly high and have increased in some cities.
- Non-profit groups report a substantial increase in calls seeking housing and legal assistance from individuals at high risk of intimate partner violence.
- Funding for domestic violence prevention and response non-profits, especially those serving marginalized communities, has been reduced under the current administration.
- The administration's focus on domestic violence as a criminal issue is criticized for neglecting behavioral risk factors like stalking and controlling behavior.
- Experts emphasize the need for increased funding for under-resourced prevention programs and education on healthy relationships and conflict resolution.