Stats released on Kentucky domestic violence cases in 2024

The governor’s office released the 2024 Kentucky Domestic Violence Data Report this week.

The report is compiled using data from the Kentucky State Police, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and ZeroV. The report is the product of laws signed in 2022 and 2023 requiring the collection and analysis of data related to domestic violence.

According to a release from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, “The 2024 report shows that levels of domestic violence remained stable compared to the year before.” Fewer JC3 forms, which are completed after law enforcement responds to a domestic violence report, were filed, while there was a slight increase in the number of domestic violence-related arrests made.

The report states that 7,964 arrests were made for incidents in 2024. 17,023 protective orders or temporary interpersonal orders were served, and 23,023 crisis or hotline calls were received through ZeroV.

Kentucky domestic violence programs and shelters are available 24/7. If you or somebody you know is in need of assistance, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or contact your local KSP post’s victim advocate.