The Metro: Why domestic violence increases in winter, and what you can do to help
What are the signs and how can we as community members step in to protect survivors of domestic violence?
Cheree Thomas is the Co-Executive Director of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
The winter months are often marked by the holidays and the new year. Yet, it’s often lost on most people that domestic violence incidents trend up during this time of year.
The warning signs for domestic violence intensify during this time of year. So, what are the signs and how can we as community members step in to protect survivors of domestic violence?
Co-Executive Director of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Cheree Thomas joined Tia Graham on The Metro to talk more about domestic violence during the winter months.
Tia also spoke with Anne Mantha, the Chief Philanthropy Officer at HAVEN Oakland, a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Oakland County.
If you or a loved one is looking for support, call 855-VOICES4
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