2013 Domestic Violence in Alabama

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2014

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Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center

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This brief report presents data on domestic violence incidents for the state of Alabama during calendar year 2013. Of the 20,222 violent offenses reported in Alabama in 2013, 16% were domestic violence incidents. Domestic violence was indicated in 3,186 offenses reported: in 24 homicides; 218 rapes; 72 robberies; and in 2,872 aggravated assaults. Of these domestic violence incidents, 1,991 were cleared,for a 63% clearance rate;48% of the clearances were exceptional (i.e. lack of prosecution).The report presents an overview, then offers more details about offenses related to homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated and simple assault.

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This brief report presents data on domestic violence incidents for the state of Alabama during calendar year 2013. Of the 20,222 violent offenses reported in Alabama in 2013, 16% were domestic violence incidents. Domestic violence was indicated in 3,186 offenses reported: in 24 homicides; 218 rapes; 72 robberies; and in 2,872 aggravated assaults. Of these domestic violence incidents, 1,991 were cleared,for a 63% clearance rate;48% of the clearances were exceptional (i.e. lack of prosecution).The report presents an overview, then offers more details about offenses related to homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated and simple assault.

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