Domestic Violence in the City of Erie: Nature, Trends, and Factors

• In Event: Space and Place: Contexts of Intimate Partner Violence

Abstract

This research will discuss the current nature of domestic violence in Erie, trends in local domestic violence, and factors that affect domestic violence. The discussion includes presentation of a research paper that examines five years (2017-2021) of domestic violence crime data of Erie Police Department, and analysis of the nature of domestic of violence reported to the Erie Police Department. Using graphs and maps, and spatial and statistical analysis the presentation will illustrate historical and spatial trends in Erie’s experience of domestic violence. In addition, the research will present various socio-demographic factors that feasibly affect rates of domestic violence in Erie. Initial results reveal that incidents of domestic violence in Erie are significantly related to drugs, alcohol, population and access to social services.

Authors

• Chris Magno, Gannon University

• Aleksandra Snowden, Marquette University

• Patria Garcia, Gannon University