A French government report released on Friday shows that security forces recorded some 271,000 victims of domestic violence in 2023, with women making up the vast majority of cases. This figure marks a doubling of reported incidents since 2016.
The annual report by the Ministerial Statistical Service for Internal Security (SSMSI) indicates a 10 percent increase in recorded cases from 2022 to 2023. The rise is partly attributed to more open reporting by the press and improved reception conditions for victims.
