NCJ Number
227552
Date Published
2005
Length
12 pages
Annotation
Based on statistical data provided by North Carolina's local domestic violence-sexual assault service programs, this report summarizes and aggregates the statistical components of these service plans in presenting a statewide profile of basic domestic violence/sexual assault service provisions in the State.
Abstract
A total of 89 survey instruments were returned (83.2-percent response rate). The respondents provided services across 97 of North Carolina's 100 counties. Fifty responses (56.2 percent) were obtained from combined programs, i.e., programs that offer both domestic violence and sexual assault services. Nineteen (21.3 percent) of the responding programs were stand-alone domestic violence service providers, and 7 (7.9 percent) were stand-alone sexual assault service providers. The remaining 13 respondents (14.6 percent) were multiagency programs or programs that offer more services, such as batterers' treatment or substance abuse programming in addition to domestic violence service provisions. Aggregate data are provided on budgets, the number of victims served, program personnel, and client and service characteristics. A seven-part data-collection instrument was developed by Victims Services Committee staff of the Governor's Crime Commission. The first section addressed current program funding sources, as well as current and projected income and expenditure. The next two sections requested information on the specific type of program, such as domestic violence service provider, sexual assault service provider, or a combination of the two, as well as information on current, past, and projected fundraising activities. Questions on program personnel and activities, as well as questions designed to elicit information on the diversity of staff were also included. The final parts of the survey addressed victim statistics, such as the number of victims served and client demographics; and the specific types of services, such as advocacy, legal assistance, and transitional housing. 5 tables and 3 figures