Change Indicator

Children present during domestic violence incidents in Rhode Island

Children present during domestic violence incidents

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Definition and Source

PROVIDER

Definition

The percentage of reported domestic violence incidents resulting in an arrest in which children under age 18 were
present in the home. The data are based on police reports of domestic violence.Domestic violence is the use of physical force, or threat of force, against a current or former partner in an intimate relationship, resulting in fear and emotional and/or physical suffering..

Data Source

Rhode Island Supreme Court Domestic Violence Training and Monitoring Unit

Notes

Domestic violence is the use of physical force, or threat of force, against a current or former partner in an intimate relationship, resulting in fear and emotional and/or physical suffering.

*Reports of domestic violence in Exeter are included in the Rhode Island State Police numbers. 

Last Updated

July 2023