RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Thousands of people in Virginia turn to an emergency shelter when faced with domestic and sexual violence. Having access to that shelter can be the difference between life and death.
This Domestic Violence Awareness month, local law enforcement officials are directing attention to the organizations that provide resources to domestic violence survivors, and you can get involved as well.
According to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), in 2023, 5,700 adults and children received 230,759 nights of emergency or temporary shelter due to domestic violence. That shelter is often made possible through organizations that rely on donations and grants…