The National Census of Domestic Violence Services (Census) is designed to protect the safety and confidentiality of victims. Conducted by NNEDV, this annual Census collects an unduplicated count of adults and children seeking services from domestic violence shelter programs in the United States during a single 24-hour survey period.

NNEDV's Census 2007 and Census 2006 reports together provide a powerful glimpse into the large demand for domestic violence services, while poignantly underscoring the short supply of resources available to meet victims' needs.

Census 2007: NEW REPORT RELEASED

On September 25, 2007, 1,346 out of 1,949, or sixty-nine percent, of identified domestic violence programs in the United States participated in the 2007 National Census of Domestic Violence Services. The results were published January 30, 2008 in the NNEDV report: Domestic Violence Counts: 07. A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelter and services across the United States.

Full Report: 13 pages in color or black and white National Summary: 1 page in color or black and white. Resumen Nacional En Español: en color o negro y blanco. State/Territory Summaries Compiled: 52 pages in color or black and white A chart of individual Summaries for each State/Territory January 30, 2008 Press Release

Census 2006:

The first National Census of Domestic Violence Services was held on November 2, 2006. Sixty two percent (62%) of identified U.S. domestic violence programs participated. The results were published March 13, 2007 in the NNEDV report: Domestic Violence Counts.A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services across the United States.

Census 2008:

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