Domestic Violence: The Silent Build-Up | Newark News

New Jersey’s domestic violence crisis is escalating—homicides tied to abuse surged 46% between 2019 and 2023. Behind the headlines lie years of warning signs, often ignored, especially when victims try to leave. Recent tragedies, like the former lieutenant governor’s murder-suicide and a Berkeley Township killing, reveal a pattern: we focus on the aftermath, not the red flags—access to guns, stalking, strangulation. Experts say early intervention through danger assessments and firearm restrictions can save lives, but only if we stop waiting for the explosion and start acting before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c608ff6ed73ffc8d