Wichita Police and agencies that assist victims of domestic violence have seen a large spike in incidents since the stay-at-home orders went into effect.

Wichita has seen a 65% increase in aggravated battery-domestic violence and a 39% increase in aggravated assault-domestic violence when compared to the average of the past three years during the same period.

when compared to the average of the past three years during the same period.“Even amidst this current pandemic, WPD continues to diligently investigate DV related crimes that affect our city’s families and prosecute those responsible, WPD Chief Gordon Ramsay said in a news release. “If you know of someone in a dangerous situation, please reach out, resources are available.”

Please encourage anyone who is in a dangerous domestic situation, or who knows of someone who is, to reach out for help:

· Sedgwick County, 911;

· Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter, 263-6000;

· Wichita Family Crisis Crisis Center, 267-7233;

· Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, 263-3002;

· StepStone, 265-1611; or

· The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

These resources and links to them can be found on the WPD App, which can be downloaded from any App store.