Oklahoma saw 122 domestic violence-related homicides last year, resulting in a 16% jump over 2023, according to a state report released on Thursday.
It was the highest number since the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board started collecting data in 2002.
It can be overwhelming when we realize someone we care about is in an abusive relationship and it can be hard to talk to them. This months article helps with talking about relationship abuse.
This week our Haven FYI focuses on how “”Talking about domestic violence is hard, but survivors need your attention.” We know that talking about abuse is hard but when we don’t talk about it, folks don’t see that often the end results of domestic violence is death. Please take just three minutes and watch this video. I know we’re all overwhelmed by the “hard” in our world but maybe if we watch we can stop abuse before it intensifies and while there is still options.
We came across this analogy on the MEND website comparing getting stuck in snow to domestic violence and thought it perfect for this weeks FYI…
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