Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".
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Last year, 91 women were taken into shelter due to domestic violence, the highest number in the past five years.
Last year, 91 women were taken into shelter in facilities due to domestic violence, an increase of 31 from the previous year, the highest number in five years.
The prefecture cites improved cooperation with the police and other organizations as well as increased social awareness of "economic domestic violence," resulting in an increase in consultations, as factors contributing to this.
The prefecture plans to add three more privately-contracted facilities to its current 11 next year, and will continue to work on strengthening outreach-type support that goes to the locations of those in need.