ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Domestic violence-related crimes in Rockford reached their highest percentage in years this January, increasing 66% compared to the same month last year.
The Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention presented the data during a committee meeting Tuesday to address the spike and discuss resources for victims.
Jennifer Cacciapaglia, manager of the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, told committee members that the rising numbers prove more people are asking for the help they need. The office is working to expand its reach through lethality prevention, human trafficking initiatives and the Community Healing Center trauma hub…