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Research and Statistics

Volumes of research has been done on the pervasiveness, causes, and impact of sexual assault and domestic violence on women, men and children. This research - and the reports, statistics and recommendations it generates - is critical to support Jane Doe Inc.'s advocacy and lobbying efforts. As we continue to identify systemic gaps, advocate for new and enhanced victim services, and lobby for funding to support the sexual assault and domestic violence programs, the use of reliable and accurate supporting research and statistics are vital to our endeavors. Included on this site are key national and state statistics and a sampling of respected reports.

For more information, please contact research@janedoe.org

Massachusetts Statistics

In this time of current economic uncertainty and massive governmental budget cutbacks on both the state and federal level, the services Jane Doe Inc.’s member organizations provide are needed now more than ever. Statistical analyses for the 2003 fiscal year show that domestic violence and sexual assault have reached epidemic levels in the state of Massachusetts. In the fiscal year 2003 (July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003), over 3,900 women and children in this state sought safety at a domestic violence shelter or safe home. More than 40,000 restraining orders were issued, and every domestic violence hotline in the state answered an increased number of emergency calls. Tragically, Massachusetts saw an almost 50% increase in the number of domestic violence homicides, as 21 women, men, and children were murdered. Five of these people were children, the youngest only five years old. These numbers do not represent faceless statistics, but instead represent countless lives that have been affected by the horrors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

General Statistics:

Domestic Violence Homicide Narratives

 

Research Reports

Research Summaries

Statistics, data and research are essential to our gaining a deeper understanding of the complex issues of domestic and sexual violence. JDI has taken a closer look at recent controversial pieces of research in an effort to provide you with an understanding of what they do and do not prove. For full text of the articles discussed or for more information, please contact us at research@janedoe.org.

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