Melanie Hooker is the executive Director of the Domestic Violence Coalition in Van Buren County.
“Anybody who’s been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, dating violence, elder abuse, anything. They can come to our office for free,” Hooker said.
The Coalition provides supportive counseling, legal assistance, education on domestic violence, resources for independent living and other services for victims. But lately, they’ve been having trouble. “We can’t afford rent,” Hooker said. “So, we’re trying to find alternative ways of potentially being mobile instead of having in-the-office space.”…