Domestic violence rising in London

by Jess McCabe // 9 March 2009, 12:59

Over the weekend Boris Johnson published the annual Women in London report, confirming what we'd already heard.

The number of reported cases of domestic violence were up 6.1% in 2008, to 54,000, and: "The number of domestic violence murders has increased again, after decreasing each year since 2003."

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anona // Posted 24 April 2009 at 20:03

good stats really helpful to my study of DV policy and practice thanks!!!

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