Domestic Violence Information Page

Domestic violence is one of the most common and dangerous crimes officers in Millbury, Massachusetts, and throughout the United States respond to and investigate. It is not only considered a crime, but also a public health problem due to devastating physical and emotional effects for victims. Domestic violence does not discriminate and includes victim groups such as women, men, children, elders, and handicapped individuals, across all economic classes.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among people over 18 years old, there are 4.8 million reported incidents of domestic violence per year against among women and 2.9 million reported incidents against men. The problem of domestic violence is not just limited to adults, 1 out of 11 high school students reported being physically hurt by someone they dated and 1 out of 4 (25%) of adolescents reported being verbally, physically, emotionally or sexually abused.

Listed below are links to important domestic violence definitions, information, resources, reports, statistics, and web sites. If you have questions or concerns regarding domestic abuse of any kind, do not hesitate to contact a police officer. If you have a domestic violence related emergency dial 911 immediately. Also, for your convenience, you may contact Officer Nick Fortunato by phone or email, as he is assigned as the domestic violence specialist within the department.

Sergeant Mark S. Moore
Acting Chief of Police

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