Quantcast
breaking news

SafeNet Aims to End Domestic Violence

watch video

    November 28, 2012 - Thousands of domestic abuse calls are reported to Erie Police each year.

    Experts say it's important to remember that if you're a victim of domestic abuse, there are ways you can get help.

    Fifteen thousand to 16,000, or a third, of the police departments calls each year are domestic related.

    There are several options to consider if you are a victim of domestic abuse.

    Mental, physical, verbal and sexual abuse are all types of abuse that can be filed under a protection from abuse order.

    Right here in Erie, there are organizations that help those who have been a part of domestic abuse

    SafeNet is committed to ending domestic violence, utilizing a help line as well as shelter services.

"We see of the 800 or so victims I that apply to the courts each year for protection we handle about 250 of them," said Linda Lyons King, SafeNet Executive Director.

    Everything discussed at SafeNet is confidential.

SafeNet can be contacted through the hotline number at 454-8161.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

Wegman's celebrates its 20th anniversary in the Erie area this week....

The agreement will determine whether or not the Cable Access Television will continue to receive funding from the city....

Features include a full service spa and salon, geriatric clinic and a walkway to the Millcreek Community Hospital....

The marketing campaign is set to launch this summer in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and southern Ontario....

SKF partners with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, to create a North American Aerospace Innovation Center...

Time is ticking away as negotiations to keep nearly 1 thousand GE jobs in Lawrence Park continue....

The Department of Environmental Resources held meetings today looking for reactions, both pro and con, to a plan that would increase the current Lake Erie Watershed....

The union's proposal keeps all 950 jobs in Erie, saves more than 20 million dollars and does not freeze wages....

This year 95 employees and volunteers were recognized for their services......

In a 7 to 1 vote the board approved a 16.3 million dollar budget....

 
 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Yourerie.com
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved