SHREVEPORT, La. — A new initiative is working to help women overcome the financial and legal barriers that can make leaving an abusive relationship difficult.
The Divorce Access Fund, founded by Louisiana-raised attorney Chasity Matthews, aims to connect women with resources to navigate divorce, custody matters and the challenges of leaving an abusive relationship.
The initiative comes as domestic violence remains a concern in Shreveport. According to the Shreveport Police Department, more than 60% of the city’s homicides this year have been linked to domestic violence. The department has also reported more than 2,000 domestic violence calls this year…