French Domestic Violence Hotline 3919 Records Over 100,000 Calls in 2024

The record-breaking year highlights increased awareness of domestic violence but raises concerns over insufficient funding for support services.

The 3919 hotline, accessible 24/7 and in 12 languages, received over 100,000 calls in 2024 for the first time in its 30-year history.
14% of callers reported threats of death during incidents, and 75% of victims had children, with nearly half of these children experiencing direct violence.
The trial of Dominique Pelicot in late 2024 significantly increased calls related to chemical submission, reflecting a broader societal dialogue on the issue.
Despite rising demand, the Federation Nationale Solidarité Femmes warns of declining financial support from the government, jeopardizing critical local services.
In 2023, over 270,000 victims of domestic violence were recorded in France, with 96 women killed in cases of femicide.