This report seeks to supply new information on the service needs of Maricopa County victims of domestic violence (DV), a common criminal justice/public health problem that annually injures or kills thousands of Valley residents, shatters families and imposes other serious social costs.
The study had three goals:
- To survey DV victims and advocates concerning the needs of Valley victims
- To review utilization rates and other aspects of the Valley’s 10 emergency DV shelters
- Based on this information, to suggest questions regarding the Valley’s campaign against DV that would prompt useful discussions among stakeholders and practitioners.