2013 Domestic Violence in Alabama
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2014
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Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center
Abstract
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.