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🚨 157 DEAD: OHIO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HITS 10-YEAR HIGH Ohio recorded 157 domestic violence-related deaths in 2025 — a nearly 40% jump from the year before and the highest total in a decade. According to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: • 84% of the deaths involved a firearm • 11 victims were children or teens • Half of the primary victims were people of color • 75 women and 82 men lost their lives Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich called the numbers “alarming,” noting felony domestic violence cases have more than doubled. Prosecutors say removing firearms from violent offenders remains a priority, but fear, stigma, and reluctance to report abuse continue to stand in the way. In Cincinnati, the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati opened the city’s only dedicated emergency shelter for intimate partner violence survivors and their children, doubling capacity. City Council is considering allocating $200,000 to help with security and facility upgrades as funding cuts strain resources. Officials say enforcement alone won’t solve the crisis. Prevention, safe housing, victim advocacy, and community support are critical. These aren’t just statistics. They are lives lost — and families forever changed. #DomesticViolence #OhioNews #BreakingNews #GunViolence #SurvivorSupport #EndDV