There are 15 shelters in Utah that provide services to victims of domestic violence. In FY 2009 they provided shelter to 1,655 women, 1,761 children, and 31 men.
Utah law indicates that an act of domestic violence in the presence of a child is child abuse. In the FY 2009 year the Division of Child and Family Services supported 2617 cases alleging domestic violence in the presence of a child.
In 2009, The Domestic Violence Crisis and Information Line ( 1-800-897-LINK) received 2428 calls seeking information about services for domestic violence.
In 2009, Utah law enforcement reported there were 14,919 domestic violence crimes committed against an intimate partner (spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, common-law spouse). There were 9424 injuries reported as a result of the domestic violence.
In Utah , in 2010, there were 19 deaths due to domestic violence. These homicides account for 40% of homicides in Utah for 2010.
During 2009 shelters had 31,548 calls for help. Unfortunately 2,658 people were turned away because of a lack of room.