According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), a critical issue faced during the holidays is domestic violence. This year, 31 lives have been lost due to domestic violence in Harris County, a heartbreaking and unacceptable reality, the sheriff’s office reports.
“Our Family Violence investigators remain committed to supporting victims with emergency shelter, crisis counseling, protective orders, relocation assistance, and help accessing crime victim compensation,” they report.
Domestic violence is the second most reported crime in the county, with around 15,000 cases filed annually.
That is why they urge people affected by domestic violence situations to report: “To all victims: we believe you, we support you, and you are not alone.”
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