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SAN ANTONIO -Metro Health is determined to make significant change for the lives of domestic violence victims.The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence

The Texas Council on Family Violence indicates 216 people were killed by their intimate partners in 2022.

State Rep. Josey Garcia is a domestic violence survivor, and she's finally telling her story. She is one of the speakers for the upcoming Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence Symposium.

Local advocates stressed a need for continued education to break stigma so more domestic violence victims feel encouraged to speak out.

Local advocates stressed a need for continued education to break stigma so more domestic violence victims feel encouraged to speak out.

The group of agencies include SAPD, the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Family Violence Prevention Services, and faith-based groups.

Partners include state Department of Justice and Department of Workforce Development.

The Collaborative Commission was established in 2019 to address a spike in domestic violence killlings. It reported on its progress this week.

More than 1,600 victims were connected to crisis support services last year. City leaders say its due to a new approach in helping victims of abuse.

Advocates say additional resources along with better communication between criminal courts, civil courts and nonprofits are critical to ending domestic violence in San Antonio.