Oklahoma, Domestic violence

Domestic violence killed a record number of Oklahomans in 2023, report finds
In 2023, 122 people were killed in domestic violence homicides, the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board found.
Oklahoma sees record domestic violence homicides, YWCA remains optimistic about policy changes
Oklahoma set a record for the number of domestic violence homicides in 2023. A state report shows the most recent count is the highest in 20 years. However, one advocate is optimistic about the future.
Report shows shocking number of domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma
By Jason Burger Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — A report released Thursday from the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board shows the state averaged 115 domestic violence homicide victims annually from 2019 to 2023.
Number of Oklahomans killed in domestic violence incidents jumps 16%
Oklahoma averaged 115 domestic violence homicide victims annually between 2019 and 2023, up from an average of 90 between 2014 and 2018.
Record number of people died of domestic violence in Oklahoma in 2023, report finds
In 2023, 122 people were killed in domestic violence homicides, the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board found.
Oklahoma sees record numbers of murder-suicides, intimate partner homicides in 2023
A new report identifies 30 victims of murder-suicides and 50 intimate-partner homicides. Of those 50, 82% were female victims, aligning with Oklahoma's top-10 ranking for women being killed by men.
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Netflix series ‘American Murder: Gabby Petito’, What are the 11 questions in domestic violence investigations
In the Netflix series, Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt were shown advocating for law enforcement to ask 11 questions in ...
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Yes, emotional abuse is domestic violence
Emotional abuse is domestic violence and a crime ... You may remove weapons or substances that can cause harm if you can do so safely. If you’re not in the same household, stay on the phone ...
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Domestic Violence Homicides Spike in Oklahoma, Fatality Review Board Releases Annual Recommendations
Oklahoma saw more domestic violence homicides in 2023 than any year on record, according to the annual report recently released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. Domestic ...
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Why Employers Should Care About Domestic Violence And What They Can Do
Domestic violence goes largely unaddressed in workplace settings. It is frequently viewed as a private issue that should be resolved in the home, one that must not “interfere” with the duties ...
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Economic factor often the root cause for domestic violence
It’s been many years but she remains single. There may be many reasons for such domestic violence, but some 70% can be traced back to the economic factor, says Senior Asst Comm Siti Kamsiah Hassan ...
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Greece Tightens Laws on Domestic Violence (but Not Enough, Critics Say)
The police did not keep specific statistics on domestic violence until 2020 — signaling ... it will take years of research to isolate the causes,” Ms. Vouyioukas said, citing the lack of ...