With concerns over increased domestic abuse around the holidays, a local advocate advises people to be aware of signs of potential violence even before then.  Help of Door County Executive Director Milly Gonzales says violence tends to escalate right before and even after holidays.  She says there is a misconception that domestic violence increases on the holiday only.

Gonzales adds that violence can take many forms besides being physical.  Mental, verbal, and emotional abuse can happen as well.  She says the abuse cycle is seen regularly this time of year.  Help of Door County has seen an increased workload of late that Gonzales says can be attributed to some degree by the coronavirus pandemic.  You can listen to the entire interview with Milly Gonzales at the podcast page at DoorCountyDailyNews.com.