Advocates say families are facing increased danger as victims may be forced to stay home with their abusers for weeks on end.
Courtesy of Theresa Graham
From her home in the Webster area, Theresa Graham works the hotline for Bay Area Turning Point, a Houston-area shelter for families facing domestic violence.
Texas nonprofits are reporting an uptick in domestic violence amid COVID-19.
As stay-at-home orders are extended and unemployment has skyrocketed, victims may be forced to stay home with their abusers for weeks on end.
The life-threatening situation has advocates concerned about the months to come.
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