In the past year, 112 Ohioans died because of domestic violence, according to data recently released by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network According to the report, more than half of offenders had prior contact with the criminal justice system, and 27% of cases involved murder-suicide. Maria York, policy director for the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, said advocates are concerned about the high level of gun violence. "Gun violence as the manner of death made up 91% of victim fatalities, which was a slight increase this reporting period," York explained. " .
SOUTHERN INDIANA — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and The Center for Women and Families is hosting several events to support survivors and people enduring abusive relationships.
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