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Uptick in Domestic Violence as Season Changes

Rolling into the summer means vacations, swim parties, and all sorts of fun.

 

For far too many, seasonal change is one of the most common times for individuals stuck in the cycle of domestic violence to try to escape their situations. On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Susan Houston with WillowTree Missions in Piatt County told Regional Radio this could be due to the fact when winter ends, mental and emotional health seems to improve and victims feel better about themselves.

 

 

On average, it takes a domestic violence victim around seven attempts to escape an abusive situation. Houston recommends victims put together a safety plan and that is something they will work with victims to do.

 

 

Executive Director of Willow Tree Missions Jill Maxey says they see a lot of people that come for help and then end up going back to their abuser as part of the cycle of domestic violence. She encourages these individuals it is OK to keep seeking help no matter how many times they return to their abuser.

 

 

We'll have more on domestic violence next week and the cycles of domestic violence. 

 

Get more information about Willow Tree Missions by finding them on Facebook, visit willowtreemissions.org. 

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