Domestic Violence Network

The Domestic Violence Network and the Brightwood Community Center have planned a series of events and programs to target domestic violence in the 46218 zip code.

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 Domestic Violence Network, DVN, laid out plans for the next three years and the focus is equity.

The money will benefit two existing initiatives run by the city and its nonprofit partners at the Julian Shelter and the Domestic Violence Network.

Nearly half of cases reported in Marion County were dismissed because victims and witnesses wouldn't testify.

The Center for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention - or CHIP - estimates 3000 people became homeless last year in Marion County because of domestic violence.

There's a focus on training youth workers how to recognize and deal with the dynamics of domestic violence and kids.

The State of Domestic Violence in Central Indiana report shows people were turned away because agencies were over capacity and didn't have available beds.

A report released Thursday by the Domestic Violence Network says that 1,743 requests for housing in nine Central Indiana counties were denied because the shelters were full. That's a nearly three-fold increase from 2013, according to the report.