Domestic violence and child abuse in SA addressed in new efforts by several agencies
The group of agencies include SAPD, the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Family Violence Prevention Services, and faith-based groups.
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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.