The added stresses this time of year along with the ongoing pandemic has advocates for victims of domestic abuse concerned for the safety for vulnerable people.  Help of Door County Executive Director Milly Gonzales says removing oneself from an abusive relationship can be tough, especially when children are involved.  She says more calls are coming in but that the added stressors are not the reason for the increase of reported domestic violence.

Gonzales says isolation and financial impacts on families are contributing factors to Help of Door County’s increased workload.  The 24-hour crisis line is available at 920-743-8818.