Completing its numbers for the Department of Children and Families, Help of Door County is reflecting on the impact domestic violence has made in the area in the last year. In one year, Help of Door County served 316 unduplicated clients. Executive Director Milly Gonzales says many of the first time victims will need assistance throughout the year. She says Help of Door County has provided safe-home nights 55 times in the last year. Intervention and education can prevent domestic violence from happening.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You can find out more about Help of Door County here.