2018 was Busiest Year for U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline received more calls, online chats, and texts, also known as “contacts”, in 2018 than in any other year since the organization’s inception.
In A YEAR OF IMPACT: National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect the organization reports it received 573,670 contacts from people affected by domestic violence (DV), an increase of 36% from 2017. Additionally, researchers saw a 48% increase in website visits to TheHotline.org and loveisrespect.org combined and a 147% increase in the number of people reaching out for help via chat. These last two statistics indicate more victims, survivors, their helpers, and others are finding ways beyond the phone to secure the support and information they need.