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03-27-2009, 03:49 AM
http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/state_regional/article/domestic_violence_kills_131_people_in_n.c._in_08/9992/
Domestic Violence Killed 131 People in NC in 2008
The Associated Press
Published: March 26, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s attorney general said Thursday that domestic violence killed 131 people in the state last year, and he’s urging victims to get court-ordered protection against their abusers.
Calling it a problem that has been “swept under the rug” over the years, pro-tective orders could help lower the statistics, said Attorney General Roy Cooper. He said only eight people killed in 2008 had taken out protective orders, and only three were current when the victim died.
Cooper, who said the numbers confirm that domestic violence “happens all over the state,” said he wants to create programs that would notify victims when their abuser is served with an order and require supervised probation for some offenders.
But he said the greatest challenge is changing victims’ minds about handling domestic violence as a private issue. He encouraged them to seek help.
“Domestic violence starts with a shove or a push,” he said. “It’s a big step to decide to leave a domestic situation.”
Preliminary data shows the homicides were committed by 103 male offenders and 25 female offenders, some of whom had multiple victims. Of those killed, 99 were female and 32 were male. Cooper said the numbers could increase because a few police agencies haven’t submitted their reports.
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Domestic Violence Killed 131 People in NC in 2008
The Associated Press
Published: March 26, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s attorney general said Thursday that domestic violence killed 131 people in the state last year, and he’s urging victims to get court-ordered protection against their abusers.
Calling it a problem that has been “swept under the rug” over the years, pro-tective orders could help lower the statistics, said Attorney General Roy Cooper. He said only eight people killed in 2008 had taken out protective orders, and only three were current when the victim died.
Cooper, who said the numbers confirm that domestic violence “happens all over the state,” said he wants to create programs that would notify victims when their abuser is served with an order and require supervised probation for some offenders.
But he said the greatest challenge is changing victims’ minds about handling domestic violence as a private issue. He encouraged them to seek help.
“Domestic violence starts with a shove or a push,” he said. “It’s a big step to decide to leave a domestic situation.”
Preliminary data shows the homicides were committed by 103 male offenders and 25 female offenders, some of whom had multiple victims. Of those killed, 99 were female and 32 were male. Cooper said the numbers could increase because a few police agencies haven’t submitted their reports.
Complete story at link