YWCA prepares for more domestic violence cases to increase

YWCA prepares for more domestic violence cases to increase

Has ywca greater lafayette leaders concerned.

We'll have a closer look at that announcement in a moment.

First, as families are forced to stay in close quarters, they believe domestic violence cases will increase.

News 18 micah upshaw shares how they're coping.

Micah: for many families, this statewide 'stay at home' order could be seen as a positive to get some extra time together.

But for some families, that's not the case allison: even in the midst of a pandemic, abuse still happens, in fact, abuse happens even more in situations like this.

Micah: ywca greater lafayette is working to keep staff healthy while maintaining their mission of helping those in need.

Allison: our team here is committed to making sure that this shelter remains open and our clients in the community and those who need us are going to find help.

Micah: the shelter is currently at capacity -- but ywca has other housing options for those needing immediate services.

And staff members will be ready to help those in need through their 24-7 domestic violence hot line.

Beggs says it's important they e being a rock for people during these uncertain times.

Allison: i think we're all concerned and worried, i don't think we would be human if we weren't, but i believe or community is resilient, i know my staff is resilient.

Micah: sheriff bob goldsmith is expecting more domestic violence calls to come bob: we anticipate those numbers going up for the simple fact the simple fact that people are going to be in close quarters with each other and sometimes tensions rise.

Micah: sheriff goldsmith says officers are prepared and have a safety plan in place if they are called to deal with a domestic violence call.

Bob: we sure hope they don't go up, we hope that everybody's taking this time to reflect and just be thankful for the things that they have.

Micah: in greater lafayette, micah upshaw news 18.

According ywca statistics -- one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.