A Door County organization is promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in area communities by speaking out against sexual assault. Milly Gonzales, executive director of Help of Door County, says it is vital to raise awareness about sexual violence and inform the public of ways to prevent it. She says Help of Door County is always there to assist families who need support and guidance in working through a difficult time.

Advocate Damion Howard shares some of the Door County statistics that show that reported child abuse is on the rise.

April is National Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month. You can listen to the entire conversation with Milly Gonzales and Damion Howard on the podcast page at DoorCountyDailyNews.com.