I am deeply concerned by this increase in fatal violence toward women in our community, particularly because it coincides with a disturbing trend we are seeing at Refuge House.
The mission of Refuge House is to provide direct services to battered women, their children and sexual assault survivors. Executive Director Emily Mitchem says the awareness month is honored nationally.
The Tallahassee Domestic Violence Coordinating Council is bringing local law enforcement and service providers together to talk about the dangers of abuse and the resources available in the community.
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