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Letter to Mayor Rob Rue
Mayor and Commissioners, I am Beth Donahue, Executive Director of the Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition (SDVC). I am reaching out...
Beth Donahue
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Clark County, Ohio: Criminal Domestic Relations Court
Municipal Court of Clark County, Ohio: Criminal Domestic Relations Court Ohio Revised Code Section 117.11 Annual, biennial, and early...
Beth Donahue
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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ROOSEVELT DUANE STEVENS
CURRENT CLARK COUNTY CHARGES: Strangulation F2 / Felonious Assault F2 / Domestic Violence F3 / Abduction F3 (warrant issued 5/ 16/2024)...
Beth Donahue
May 25, 20241 min read
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Cassie speaks out after Diddy assault video: 'Domestic Violence is THE issue'
Cassie speaks out after Diddy assault video: 'Domestic Violence is THE issue' Story by Marley Malenfant , Austin American-Statesman Sean...
Beth Donahue
May 25, 20242 min read
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Young, pregnant mother and a 16-year-old boy lost their lives in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Brand new information on Thursday after a young, pregnant mother and a 16-year-old boy lost their lives in Dayton...
Beth Donahue
May 24, 20242 min read
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Co-founder of Ohio reproductive rights group Dorian L. Wingard accused of domestic violence, strangulation
The chief operating officer for a local reproductive health advocacy organization is accused of strangling a woman during a domestic...
Beth Donahue
May 19, 20242 min read
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New county domestic violence prosecutor previously arrested for domestic violence
By Alexis Means Published: May. 8, 2024 at 6:22 PM EDT LUCAS Co., Ohio (WTVG) - We’re learning startling new revelations in the hiring of...
Beth Donahue
May 19, 20242 min read
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SDVC on FOX and ABC 22
Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition: More incidents occur than reported by police
Beth Donahue
May 17, 20241 min read
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SDVC in the Springfield News
The Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition (SDVC) report, conducted by Donahue, looked at all Clark County law enforcement’s reports to BCI
Beth Donahue
May 17, 20241 min read
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Anomalous Domestic Violence Data Reported By Toledo Police Department And Lucas County Sheriff's Office
SPRINGFIELD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION MAY 2024 SPECIAL REPORT (Lucas County and Toledo P.D.) Anomalous Domestic Violence Data Reported...
Beth Donahue
May 8, 20241 min read
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Three things are certain: Death, Taxes, and Domestic Violence Arrests in Ohio.
53.6% of County Sheriff's Offices and City Police Departments responding to Domestic Violence incidents have arrest rates of 90 to 100%.
Beth Donahue
May 7, 20241 min read
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Many Ohio Cities Fail to Report Domestic Violence Arrests (2018-2023)
Springfield, Ohio – May 2, 2024 – A new report by the Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition (SDVC) sheds light on a critical public...
Beth Donahue
May 2, 20241 min read
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Clark County State of Domestic Violence
Here are findings ahead of the report to be published in May 2024 Clark County State of Domestic Violence
Beth Donahue
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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5% chance your offender gets Convicted in Clark County
The Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition (SDVC) is urging action today after a disturbing analysis of domestic violence incidents in...
Beth Donahue
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 Clark County Domestic Violence Offenders
Study looks at Domestic Violence offenders in Clark County from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 See full report (PDF)
Beth Donahue
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Examination of Clark County Domestic Violence Court Case Outcomes (2022)
Clark County DV Misdemeanor Conviction Rate 13.5% / Felony 41% Read the full report (PDF)
Beth Donahue
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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**Coming Soon - Comparing OBCI Reported DVI's in Clark County to Five Other Ohio Counties OBCI Reported DVI's Based on Similar Population
Domestic Violence Clark County Ohio
Beth Donahue
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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Gun Violence and Domestic Violence Laws
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Beth Donahue
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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2016 - 2024 Domestic Violence Report Incidents. Over 70% of Domestic Violence incidents reported by the Springfield Police Department to OBCI in 2022 came with reported injury.
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Beth Donahue
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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SDVC Domestic Violence Community Snapshot, January 2024 81.5% of the Domestic Violence cases in our study, had a disposition of, DISMISSED
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Beth Donahue
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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