Calgary domestic violence calls spike during Stampede, and CFL games against Edmonton: new study [Video]

New research from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy is revealing key indicators that may help intervene and prevent domestic violence.

This series of data is done in partnership with the Calgary Police Service (CPS).

The new report states that 90 per cent of domestic violence cases are perpetrated by males, and 73 per cent of men in the data set had previous interaction with police.

“This means there was a missed opportunity to work with the man and his family, to prevent a future escalation in violence,” said Lana Wells, University of Calgary Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social Work.

Domestic violence incidents have been linked to unemployment, financial stress, alcohol and substance abuse, childhood abuse and sporting events.

“There is a statistically significant connection between higher rates of domestic violence and certain Calgary Stampeders’ football games as well as the arrival of the Calgary Stampede,” …