Some items from the report:
In the year 2003, there were 27,102 incidents of domestic violence reported to Wisconsin law enforcement agencies. Forty-five (45) individuals lost their lives - Sixteen of the killers then turned a gun on themselves and committed suicide.
"The numbers tell us that the availability of domestic violence support services and the legal responses that have evolved over the last 25 years have created far more options for battered women," said Diane Wolff, Interim Executive Director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV).
"Thanks to local domestic violence services organizations and committed individuals working together to prevent and address the problem of domestic violence, we are making progress," Attorney General Lautenschlager said today. "However, as the report released today shows, there is still much work to be done to protect Wisconsin families and provide justice to all members of our communities. I'm proud the Wisconsin Department of Justice is a strong partner in this ongoing effort."
Carrie Schneider, District Attorney for Outagamie County also points out the need for collaboration between the justice system and other systems as a means of preventing homicides, "We have come a long way towards addressing domestic violence yet 45 homicides still happened in 2003. Domestic violence homicide has a devastating effect on communities. I look forward to a day when we can prevent those 45 homicides from happening in the first place. The community as a whole needs to become a part of the solution so that we can stop homicides before they ever happen."
http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=45186
Why do I mention this?
How will the District Attorney make the budget without the sales tax:
District Attorney: Completely eliminate domestic abuse investigator.
http://www.wisinfo.com/northwestern/news/local/stories/local_22653817.shtml
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