Crime Victim Center Responds To Surge In Domestic Violence Cases
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
June 22, 202015m 33s
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Show Notes
Nearly 90% of the Crime Victim Center’s cases deal with domestic violence, and according to the nonprofit’s executive director Marti Kelly, there is currently an increase in such cases in the St. Louis region. She believes this is due to recent stay-at-home orders. In this episode, Sarah Fenske talks with Kelly about the organization's work, and domestic violence survivor Alexis shares how the Crime Victim Center helped her and her son in the courtroom.