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Domestic violence may include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual, and/or financial abuse. Numerous studies show that domestic violence and child abuse affect the mental health and cognitive development of children. As discussed in the 2019 Community Health Status Assessment, “Children exposed to domestic violence can experience physical, emotional and behavioral responses which include feeling afraid, guilty and sad, having sleep disturbances, stomach aches and headaches, bedwetting, and inability to concentrate, among other problems.” These negative consequences last through their adult lives. Studies show that there is a correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) (including all types of domestic violence) and the increased incidence of heart disease, lung cancer, and diabetes, as well as depression and suicide amongst individuals who were exposed to domestic violence and abuse as children.
Domestic violence also impacts the sexual and reproductive health of women; sixteen percent (16%) of women who are abused are likely to have a low-birth weight baby, are 1.5 times more likely to acquire HIV, and 1.5 times more likely to acquire syphilis infection, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
The impact of domestic violence goes beyond the family and includes friends, neighbors and the community at large.
Priority Area: Domestic Abuse
Two of the most serious safety issues for adults surveyed in the 2019 Community Health Survey were domestic violence (40%) and child abuse (39%).
The total number of calls for domestic violence reported in the 2019 Community Health Status Assessment indicated a decrease from 544 calls in 2016 to 468 in 2017. However, the rate of violent crime offenses in Mendocino County – which includes domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, assault and battery – indicate 640 violent crime incidences in 2017, compared to 421 for the state.24
The rate of substantiated allegations of child maltreatment per 1,000 children ages 0-17 years rose from 17 per 1,000 in 2013 to 19 per 1,000 in 2017 (compared to 7.5 per 1,000 for California). In addition, the rate of children aged 0-17 with entries to foster care per 1,000 rose from 8.4 per 1,000 in 2013, to 12.3 per 1,000 in 2015, compared to 5.8 per 1,000 children for the state.
The rate of substantiated allegations of child maltreatment per 1,000 children ages 0-17 years rose from 17 per 1,000 in 2013 to 19 per 1,000 in 2017 (compared to 7.5 per 1,000 for California). In addition, the rate of children aged 0-17 with entries to foster care per 1,000 rose from 8.4 per 1,000 in 2013, to 12.3 per 1,000 in 2015, compared to 5.8 per 1,000 children for the state.
Domestic violence may include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual, and/or financial abuse. Numerous studies show that domestic violence and child abuse affect the mental health and cognitive development of children. As discussed in the 2019 Community Health Status Assessment, “Children exposed to domestic violence can experience physical, emotional and behavioral responses which include feeling afraid, guilty and sad, having sleep disturbances, stomach aches and headaches, bedwetting, and inability to concentrate, among other problems.” These negative consequences last through their adult lives. Studies show that there is a correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) (including all types of domestic violence) and the increased incidence of heart disease, lung cancer, and diabetes, as well as depression and suicide amongst individuals who were exposed to domestic violence and abuse as children.
Domestic violence also impacts the sexual and reproductive health of women; sixteen percent (16%) of women who are abused are likely to have a low-birth weight baby, are 1.5 times more likely to acquire HIV, and 1.5 times more likely to acquire syphilis infection, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
The impact of domestic violence goes beyond the family and includes friends, neighbors and the community at large.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target;
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time;
significant change over time;
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Health / Family Planning
Health / Family Planning
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Teen Birth Rate: 15-19
County: Mendocino Teen Birth Rate: 15-19
17.6
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 17.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (10.3), Mendocino has a value of 17.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
CA Value
(10.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the US Value (13.9), Mendocino has a value of 17.6 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
US Value
(13.9 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (17.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.8).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
Prior Value
(16.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Babies with Low Birthweight
County: Mendocino Babies with Low Birthweight
6.6%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 6.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (7.2%), Mendocino has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
CA Value
(7.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the US Value (8.5%), Mendocino has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
US Value
(8.5% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (6.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.7%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
Prior Value
(6.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress
County: Mendocino Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress
12.9%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 12.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (16.7%), Mendocino has a value of 12.9% which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
CA Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (12.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.7%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
Prior Value
(12.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is increasing significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-sig-bad.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
24.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.6.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-10.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (10.3), Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
CA Value
(10.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the US Value (13.5), Mendocino has a value of 24.2 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
US Value
(13.5 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (24.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.8).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
Prior Value
(20.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (12.8), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Mendocino Frequent Mental Distress
County: Mendocino Frequent Mental Distress
14.5%
(2019)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-30.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
![Compared to U.S. Counties, Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
![Compared to the CA Value (12.0%), Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
CA Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Mendocino has a value of 14.5% which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (14.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.9%).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-equal-neutral.png)
Prior Value
(14.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Adult Arrest Rate
County: Mendocino Adult Arrest Rate
26.8
Arrests per 1,000 population 18+
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 26.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-60.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Mendocino has a value of 26.8 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
CA Value
(25.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (26.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (43.8).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
Prior Value
(43.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Mendocino Violent Crime Rate
County: Mendocino Violent Crime Rate
202.3
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 202.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 449.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 621.3.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-90.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (493.1), Mendocino has a value of 202.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
CA Value
(493.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the US Value (380.7), Mendocino has a value of 202.3 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
US Value
(380.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Federal Bureau of Investigation
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (202.3) is less and better than the previously measured value (520.9).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
Prior Value
(520.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Mendocino Violent Crime Rate: Rape
County: Mendocino Violent Crime Rate: Rape
21.1
Per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 21.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-80.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (36.6), Mendocino has a value of 21.1 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
CA Value
(36.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (21.1) is less and better than the previously measured value (58.4).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
Prior Value
(58.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-sig-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Mendocino Juvenile Arrest Rate
County: Mendocino Juvenile Arrest Rate
5.3
Arrests per 1,000 population aged 0-17
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 5.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-10.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (2.8), Mendocino has a value of 5.3 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
CA Value
(2.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (5.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2.6).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
Prior Value
(2.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Mendocino Homicide Rate
County: Mendocino Homicide Rate
2.2
Homicides per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to CA Counties, Mendocino has a value of 2.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.2.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/gauge-dist-70.png)
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
![Compared to the CA Value (5.6), Mendocino has a value of 2.2 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
CA Value
(5.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (2.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.8).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
Prior Value
(8.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Mendocino Homicides
County: Mendocino Homicides
2
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (2) is less and better than the previously measured value (8).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
Prior Value
(8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse
Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Domestic Violence Calls
County: Mendocino Domestic Violence Calls
3.6
Calls per 1,000 population 18-69
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to the CA Value (6.4), Mendocino has a value of 3.6 which is lower and better.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-lower-good.png)
CA Value
(6.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (3.6) is less and better than the previously measured value (9.1).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-down-good.png)
Prior Value
(9.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is decreasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-down-good.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Community / Social Environment
Community / Social Environment
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Substantiated Child Abuse Rate
County: Mendocino Substantiated Child Abuse Rate
17.5
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
![Compared to the CA Value (6.1), Mendocino has a value of 17.5 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
CA Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
![Compared to the US Value (8.2), Mendocino has a value of 17.5 which is higher and worse.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/other-higher-bad.png)
US Value
(8.2 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
![Compared to the prior value, Mendocino (17.5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.2).](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/priorvalue-up-bad.png)
Prior Value
(14.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
![Over time, the Mendocino value is increasing, not significantly.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/trend-up-bad.png)
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
![Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has not been met.](/content/global/application/indicators/gauges/target-unmet.png)
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)