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Kentucky launches domestic violence data dashboard

Team Kentucky

Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the launch of a new interactive domestic violence data dashboard that provides the public with access to statewide and county-level information on domestic violence cases, shelters, support services, and law enforcement outcomes.

The dashboard, developed by the Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center, also includes data from the state's annual domestic violence reports to help officials, advocates, and communities better identify trends and target resources.

"More than 45% of women and 35% of men in Kentucky experience physical violence or sexual assault in their lifetimes," said Beshear. "These are not just numbers. They are our neighbors. Men, women, children from every community of our state."

The tool is intended to strengthen support for survivors and improve efforts to prevent domestic violence and human trafficking.

"This dashboard allows Kentuckians to filter information to see exactly what is taking place in their counties and in the surrounding areas," Beshear said.

Gov. Andy Beshear said the new resource reflects the administration's commitment to expanding services for victims and working with partners across the commonwealth to improve public safety.

Along with the dashboard, the state released its 2025 Domestic Violence Data Report, which found that domestic violence levels remained relatively stable compared to the previous year.

The report shows nearly 33,800 domestic violence incident forms were filed in 2025, with more than 8,300 arrests made. Kentucky courts issued more than 20,000 protective orders, and more than 14,300 people received services through ZeroV's regional domestic violence programs.