Virginia Data and Statistics
Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Data
Through our VAdata project, we provide statewide data on domestic violence and sexual assault in Virginia, including the impact on survivors, families, and communities. Explore statistics on:
- Economic and community impact
- Survivors served across Virginia
- Housing and shelter needs
Quarterly Data
April – June 2026
Hotline Data
- Number of calls to hotlines across VA: 18,051
- Hotline hours of service: 10,946
Sheltering Data
- There were 5,200 requests for emergency shelter, which was provided, offered, or arranged 2,751
- Number of times shelter was requested but it was full: 158
- Number of adults in shelter during the period: 1,035
- Number of children in shelter during the period: 756
Advocacy Data
- Number of people served via advocacy services: 9,787
- Hours of advocacy services: 81,335
Of the advocacy survivors reporting on the risk assessment:
- Nearly 3 of every 20 survivors had a weapon used against them (13%).
- 3 of every 20 survivors stated the perpetrator blocked or obstructed their breathing (15%)
- Nearly 1 in 10 were threatened with a firearm (9%).
As a result of the violence:
- Nearly 4 of every 20 survivors missed time from work or school and/or experienced a loss of income/financial security (17%)
- Nearly 3 in 20 became homeless (13%)
- 1 in 4 had to relocate (20%)
*Data retrieved via the Hotline Data and Advocacy Data reports in www.vadata.org on 7/10/2026
January – March 2026
Hotline Data
- Number of calls to hotlines across VA: 16,856
- Hotline hours of service: 10,194
Sheltering Data
- There were 4,635 requests for emergency shelter, which was provided, offered, or arranged 2,540
- Number of times shelter was requested but it was full: 162
- Number of adults in shelter during the period: 936
- Number of children in shelter during the period: 671
Advocacy Data
- Number of people served via advocacy services: 9,147
- Hours of advocacy services: 70,104
Of the advocacy survivors reporting on the risk assessment:
- Nearly 3 of every 20 survivors had a weapon used against them (13%).
- 3 of every 20 survivors stated the perpetrator blocked or obstructed their breathing (14%)
- Nearly 1 in 10 were threatened with a firearm (9%).
As a result of the violence:
- Nearly 4 of every 20 survivors missed time from work or school and/or experienced a loss of income/financial security (18%)
- Nearly 3 in 20 became homeless (13%)
- Nearly 1 in 4 had to relocate (19%)
*Data retrieved via the Hotline Data and Advocacy Data reports in www.vadata.org on 4/9/2026
Annual Data Reports
Each year, we compile and publish our Advocacy in Virginia report, which highlights the impact of our statewide network of sexual and domestic violence agencies. These reports provide a comprehensive look at the services delivered, the needs of survivors, and emerging trends in the movement to end sexual and domestic violence in the Commonwealth. By tracking this data, we help inform policy, guide funding decisions, and strengthen our collective advocacy for a Virginia where all people are safe, seen, and supported.
The Survivor Advocacy in Virginia 2025 report, our latest look at survivor and advocacy services in the Commonwealth, released July 13, 2026, documents a year of lifesaving work delivered under mounting financial strain. In 2025, Virginia’s 70+ Sexual and Domestic Violence Agencies served 27,898 adults and children, answered 70,136 hotline contacts, provided 229,020 nights of emergency shelter, and delivered 309,922 hours of crisis response and advocacy, despite federal VOCA funding having fallen by 54% since State Fiscal Year 2020. This post is the first in a seven-part series that explores the findings from the report.
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