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Effect of the Holidays on Calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline

This section includes information on the number of calls received by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) since 2004. The NDVH call data reflects individuals reaching out on a toll-free helpline for assistance, and includes victims, friends and family, and less frequently, offenders. A comparison of average call volume to holiday call volume indicates that that the number of calls actually decreases during the holidays, including on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Note: These statistics represent the experience of the National Domestic Violence Hotline only. Representatives of state and local programs, along with representatives of law enforcement, medical staff and other service providers may have different experiences during the holidays.