NYE Brings Spike in DV Cases
DETROIT – The holidays and the transition from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day are often seen as a time for celebration. However, for many, this period is one of the most dangerous times of the year due to a spike in domestic violence and sexual assaults. Faith Brown is a survivor in every sense of the word. Her story is one of unimaginable tragedy and extraordinary resilience. “The cut on the left side of my face was so bad to the point they said if he went a little further, I could’ve bled out,” Faith recounts...
Breaking Free: How agencies are helping victims of abuse have a plan to get out
It comes after doing weekly check-ins with local police chiefs, where we were told that domestic violence is still the No. 1 crime in just about every community. During the month of December with the holiday season and new year approaching, domestic violence calls go through the roof.On average, 24 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in America. That's more than 12 million men and women in a single year...