We Are Here MKE campaign seeks to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence programs for communities of color, LGBTQ residents
Domestic violence incidents have spiked during the pandemic. (Stock photo) Domestic violence incidents in Milwaukee and elsewhere have spiked during the pandemic — spurred in part by increased stress levels and by lockdown measures that trapped victims at home with their abusers. Some seek help but face a number of obstacles to overcome the traumatic circumstances. For Black, Indigenous and people of color, or BIPOC, and LGBTQ communities in Milwaukee, one of those obstacles includes finding access to culturally specific domestic and sexual violence services designed to address their nee...
Source: milwaukeenns.org