Take a Stand

Domestic violence homicides in Broward County are on the rise. Since December 2007 there have been ten domestic violence homicides. According to Broward Sheriff’s Office, Broward County has seen a 300% increase in domestic related homicides against women since last year. This number is frightening. Our community is suffering from these tragedies. Innocent lives were taken; batterers need to be held accountable for their actions. As a community we cannot stand for this behavior any longer.

Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of coercive behaviors in a relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic violence can take many forms such as physical, emotional, verbal, and/or economic. Domestic violence knows no boundaries; it can happen to anyone, regardless of race, color, gender, age, or socioeconomic background.

It is up to each of you to stand up against domestic violence. As a community we can combat domestic violence in Broward County.