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Direct County Administration to implement strategies that prevent, reduce, and mitigate the impact of domestic violence through data-informed decision-making; develop a Hennepin County Domestic Violence Dashboard, build capacity for culturally responsive victim navigation services, resources, and support; establish a Domestic Violence Victim-Survivor Advisory Committee guided by community-driven solutions that increase public awareness and address the most immediate needs of victim survivors. – Offered by Commissioners Fernando?and Conley
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WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 25-0420, thereby directing the county administrator to provide a report with a summary of current data-sharing challenges and opportunities, an overview of existing partnerships with government and community service providers, relevant statistics, and recommendations and long-term strategies for preventing, reducing, or mitigating the impact of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2026, the County Administrator provided the report, titled “Domestic violence report inventory, Hennepin County’s approach to domestic violence: Increased emphasis on prevention and mitigation” to the County Board; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence is a complex and urgent public health and safety issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across Hennepin County. It contributes to trauma, disrupts community cohesion, and exacerbates disparities in health, education, housing, employment, income, connectivity, and justice; and
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, there were more than 19,000 domestic violence incidents in the state in 2024. About one-third occurred in Hennepin County, representing nearly 7,200 victims and 6 homicides; and
WHEREAS, Black victims account for nearly half of all domestic violence incidents in Hennepin County in 2024; about one-thi...
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