In 2008, the number of applicants for public assistance who indicated danger due to domestic violence was 17,863 in New York State, a 20% increase from 2007. (OTDA)

For more information and data from systems like the courts, law enforcement, domestic violence services, and health care, see the 2008 NYS Domestic Violence Dashboard, published by OPDV in December of 2009.

NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
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