An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer faces domestic battery charges.

The 2020 State of Domestic Violence report examines how the COVID-19 shutdown and other corresponding events influenced domestic violence.

When the pandemic forced schools to close in 2020, children spent more time at home. That's when calls to national and local domestic abuse hotlines skyrocketed, advocates say.

Danyette Smith will become the Office of Public Health and Safety’s first director of domestic violence programming.

Domestic violence incidents and deaths saw a sharp increase during the pandemic. One contributor is added stress, but there are numerous factors at work.

Over the past year there's been a 100 percent increase in domestic violence deaths, about three quarters involved a firearm.

The effort focuses on engaging community members and reducing stigma and judgement associated with domestic violence.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the lives of millions of Americans, it's also triggering an alarming increase in violence against Black women, advocates say.

Indiana reports a more than 80% increase in domestic violence deaths in the pandemic. Health care professionals are also seeing an increase in the intensity of assaults.

In Indiana, domestic violence calls and domestic violence deaths are on the rise. Advocates say the increase is directly related to coronavirus. The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports an 86 percent increase in domestic violence-related deaths.