Benchmark Document Revised

Domestic Violence in Whatcom County A Compilation of Whatcom County Domestic Violence Data January 2004 Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence 1407 Commercial Bellingham, WA 98225 360-671-5714 extension 235 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction.................................................................................................................1 Goals ...........................................................................................................................1 Process .................................................................................................................... 1-2 Limitations .............................................................................................................. 2-3 Summary of Findings.............................................................................................. 3-4 Future Implications ................................................................................................. 4-5 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INDICATORS Domestic Violence Offenses (felony & misdemeanors) ........................................ 6-7 Domestic Violence Offenses per 100,000 Population ............................................ 8-9 Domestic Violence No-Assault (verbal)...................................................................10 Domestic Violence Jail Bookings....................................... ...