Hardin County fights against domestic violence
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SAVANNAH, Tenn. — Hardin County rallied against domestic violence Thursday night, remembering victims of the crime who have died as a result of it. It also served as a chance to give hope to others going through a domestic violence situation. It is a crime some said is downplayed by many victims, so those with the Wo/men’s Rape Assistance Program, or WRAP, said awareness is important. “People are stepping out and recognizing what domestic violence really is, and we’re seeing change in laws, and changes in way people react to it,” said Jean Chandler with WRAP. This year alone in Savannah, there have been more than 120 acts of violence, and every 59 hours, someone is the victim of some type of domestic violence act. “The police are those paid full-time to do what is incumbent upon everyone in the community for the community’s safety. So we need the community to report acts of violence so we can break the cycle of violence,” Savannah Police Chief Gary WIll Jr., said. WRAP officials said the message is catching on with this generation. “We’re seeing a trend where a lot of the teens are stepping out saying that’s not healthy,” Chandler said. WRAP said they hope the community will also understand domestic violence does not just affect women, but can affect anyone.
