According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 U.S. women will experience some kind of physical violence from an intimate partner.
Through months of reporting, speaking with victims’ advocates, politicians, police officers and therapists, a common theme came up in interviews — believe victims.
Domestic violence is a leading cause of homicide in Utah. A novel approach seeks to keep women and children from moving into a shelter, while rehabilitating abusive men.