There’s good news this year from Debbie Scott, domestic violence educator with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office: Since Oct. 1 last year, there have been no domestic-related homicides reported in the county.
There have however, been 1,177 calls that came in to local law enforcement agencies that involved either assaults or disputes – 370 physical assaults and 46 sexual assaults.
And so, while Scott celebrates the zero deaths as a result of domestic violence, there is plenty of room for improvement to reduce assaults.
Learn how to become more involved in raising awareness of domestic violence on Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 3 p.m. at Clearview Church, 3485 U.S. Hwy. 158, Henderson.
“Domestic violence has no place in our community,” Scott said on Wednesday’s TownTalk, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
“It’s unacceptable. That’s why we come together once a year…to wrap our arms around victims, support survivors and offer resources to victims in our community.”
The 6th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event -“BREAK THE SILENCE- STOP THE VIOLENCE”- Round Table Discussion features keynote speaker is Dep. Mark West of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Dinner will be served, courtesy of Clearview Church.
In her role as domestic violence educator, Scott interacts with individuals in the community who may be victims themselves or to groups that offer support to victims and survivors.
“Get involved,” she said. “Continue to get involved – break the stigma…learn the signs and get help,” she said.
To learn more, contact Scott at 252.738.2235 or email her at dscott@vancecounty.org.
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