Report: Domestic violence on the rise in New York City in 2013
The number of reported cases of domestic violence rose across the city last year. According to the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence, there were 62 family-related homicides in 2013, 26 of
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Oct 3, 2014, 7:58 PM
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The number of reported cases of domestic violence rose across the city last year.
According to the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence, there were 62 family-related homicides in 2013, 26 of which happened in Brooklyn.
Police also responded to more than 280,000 domestic violence calls, which averages to about 765 incident a day.
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are a victim or know someone who is, the New York City hotline for help is 1-800-621-HOPE.
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