Data and reports from the Division of Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention

The Division of Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services seeks to make data-driven decisions in our work.

The Division partners with our funded providers to collect and analyze data about sexual and domestic violence programming and the needs of survivors and communities most impacted in the Commonwealth.

National data reports

In collaboration with our colleagues in the Office of Statistics and Evaluation, we report back to our community with data that is accessible, understandable, relevant, and actionable to promote health and health equity, by leading with racial equity.

The following are reports related to our work on sexual and domestic violence prevention and services: 

• Community Health Equity Survey (CHES): The CHES is an anonymous survey conducted by the MA DPH in 2023 that aims to better understand the most pressing health needs facing Massachusetts residents, including social circumstances, economic situations, and environmental needs. This project aims to focus on people and communities experiencing significant health inequities and collect data to support them.
• Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS): The BRFSS is the nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. The most recent annual data is available from 2023.
• Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS): The YRBSS measures health-related behaviors and experiences that can lead to death and disability among youth and adults. Results help monitor health trends, identify emerging issues, and plan and evaluate programs that can help improve adolescent health. The most recent data available is from 2023.
• National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): The NISVS is an ongoing survey that collects the most current and comprehensive national- and state-level data on intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking victimization in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed NISVS to collect data on these important public health problems and enhance violence prevention efforts. The most recent data available is from 2016/2017.
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): The CDC-Kaiser Permanente adverse childhood experiences study from the late 1990s is one of the largest investigations of childhood abuse and neglect and household challenges and later-life health and well-being. More information about ACEs, outcomes, and prevention can be found on the CDC website.