
Domestic Violence Shootings, Homicides Jump 64% in 2021
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Domestic violence is on the rise in Illinois. A look at resources available for survivors.
During the height of the pandemic in 2021 – domestic violence cases saw a sharp increase in Illinois. The numbers come from a new report released earlier this week by “The Network” an advocacy group against domestic violence.
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Domestic Violence Shootings, Homicides Jump 64% in 2021
Clip: 7/13/2022 | 7m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
During the height of the pandemic in 2021 – domestic violence cases saw a sharp increase in Illinois. The numbers come from a new report released earlier this week by “The Network” an advocacy group against domestic violence.
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