Demand outweighs space at Pinellas domestic violence shelter now facing funding cuts

The Brief

  • CASA served 3,000 families in abusive situations in Pinellas County last year.
  • The non-profit sees an “incredibly high need” for help for domestic violence survivors.
  • The organization is impacted by federal and county budget cuts and cuts to partner organizations.
  • The non-profit anticipates an increase in need with the implementation of the Gabby Petito Law, without an increase in funding.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.

By the numbers:

CASA’s emergency shelter averages about 150 people a night — half are children.

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