‘Hope Harbour is here’: Domestic violence victims encouraged to reach out for help
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Hope Harbour is speaking out after two Harris County teens were killed in a family violence incident Monday night. The organization’s mission is to provide resources and support for domestic violence victims. Resource Development & Marketing Manager Monica Luker told WRBL the organization was devastated to hear about the deaths in […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Domestic violence is high in Rockford, and officials are encouraging victims and survivors to speak out. Domestic violence makes up 50.1% of violent crime in Rockford. "It's one of the biggest challenges facing our entire community on any given day. The ripple effects from the homes…
The Rockford Mayor's Office of Domestic & Community Violence Prevention has reported that 72% of domestic violence survivors are at high risk of being killed, and 57% have been strangled, with schools and the city's Human Trafficking Task Force taking steps to address teen dating violence and human trafficking.