CMPD, city leaders announce plan for center to help domestic violence victims

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are trying to limit the number of domestic violence cases in the Queen City.

CMPD is trying to limit the number of domestic violence cases in Charlotte, after 23 domestic violence-related homicides in 2017. 

Channel 9's Mark Barber is speaking with CMPD and city leaders about the new plan that will help domestic violence victims navigate these situations, on Eyewitness News at 5:30. 

Last year, police investigated 23 domestic violence-related homicides and CMPD takes around 35,000 domestic violence calls every year.

Wednesday, CMPD and Charlotte city leaders announced their plan for a Family Justice Center that will help domestic violence victims navigate everything they need in these situations.

Officers said they are now trying to figure out where the Family Justice Center could be built, when it could open, and who will be paying for it.

Watch the video above to hear the steps city officials are taking in hopes of rescuing victims from abuse.

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