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Census: Domestic Violence Counts
The National Census of Domestic Violence Services (Census) is an annual noninvasive, unduplicated count of adults and children who seek services from U.S. domestic violence shelter programs during a single 24-hour survey period. Conducted annually by NNEDV since 2006, this Census takes into account the dangerous nature of domestic violence by using a survey designed to protect the confidentiality and safety of victims.
Census 2008 Report
On a single day in September 2008, 60,799 victims of domestic violence were served by domestic violence programs across the country. In addition, domestic violence programs answered more than 21,000 hotline calls. Unfortunately, on the same day, almost 9,000 requests for services were unmet due to inadequate funding or staff available to assist these victims.
Census 2006 Report
On November 2, 2006, 62% of identified local domestic violence programs across the United States participated in the first National Census of Domestic Violence Services. The results are highlighted in the NNEDV report published March 13, 2007: Domestic Violence Counts. A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services across the United States.
Census 2007 Report
On September 25, 2007, 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.