By
Casey Weldon
Cincinnati
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CINCINNATI — There's another pandemic that is affecting communities nationwide and it is on the rise: Domestic violence.
What You Need To Know
Domestic violence seen as 'the other pandemic' - numbers have increased nationally and locally
Cincinnati has had nine domestic violence-related deaths so far this year. That's more than the past two years combined.
Women Helping Women is working to make it easier for survivors to come forward
Experts say loved ones should watch for warning signs and be ready for "tough conversations"
Kristin Shrimplin, CEO and president of Women Helping Women (WHW), said domestic or gender-based violence is a "human rights abuse" that has long been and continues to be a public health crisis, especially during the time of isolation during the pandemic.