Shoplifting/Domestic Violence Linked to Economy?

Police and legal records show an increase in domestic violence abuse and shoplifting in Rapides Parish. As Mark Twain said, "The lack of money is the root of all evil."
When people are broke, stable relationships are difficult to maintain. A recent trend in domestic violence in Rapides Parish is more females violently abusing men. That could be connected indirectly to income or lack thereof.
Personal income fell for the 3rd straight quarter in Louisiana, the worst showing in the Country. The Feds report shows recession is hanging on in the Pelican State along with Mississippi, Kentucky, Nebraska and South Dakota.
The National recovery is weaker than expected because of slow business construction and lower inventories. In November, existing home sales were higher as people took advantage of tax credits for first time home buyers, up to 8-thousand dollars. That's expected to spiral downward this month because the housing market is still weak. The Country is floundering from high unemployment with businesses and consumers not eager to spend. Also higher around Christmas are deaths and fatal accidents. We will keep you up to date.