BY DENNIS LINAM
DEC. 22, 2014
“Oklahoma Domestic Homicide statistics have went from number 11 to number 4 in the nation.”
(Melinda McQueen, Executive Director of the Chickasha Women’s Service & Family Resource Center)
In 2014 Grady County toxic relationships were major headlines throughout the year. A news report from the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board shows an increase in domestic homicides. According to the Chickasha Police Department blotter, four incidences of domestic violence happened between December 19 and the 22nd.
As we approach the Holiday Season take the time to redirect frustrations and anxieties through productive activities like helping out at the local homeless shelter and showing extra appreciation of family.
(According to National Coalition against Domestic Violence)
In the US 4 million women, nearly 7 a minute are battered.
5 million intimate partner victimization occur with nearly 2 million injuries and nearly 1,300 deaths.
1 in 3 experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
In the time it takes me to talk to you, 26 people will be assaulted by an intimate partner in the U.S. In roughly 48 hours afterwords, thousands around the world will be killed or abused…
Do not be a statistic save these numbers:
For immediate Help call:
In Chickasha call 405-224-8256
The Crisis Center Crisis: 405-222-1818
Crisis Hotline: 800-734-4117 (In state only)
Or visit the Chickasha Women’s Service & Family Resource Center at 1628 South 17th Street.
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