LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, shining a light on survivors who are still living in fear and the people working to help them.
Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock serves 12 counties across the South Plains, offering 24-hour support, counseling, and shelter for men, women, and children escaping abuse.
“Once they come through the doors and we get them settled in, then we have different programs in place, they’re going to support and empower them to become healthy, self-sufficient individuals,” Steven Garcia, Coordinator of Community Education, said.
According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, 161 Texans were killed by intimate partners in 2024.
Advocates said it’s a reminder that speaking up and reaching out, can save a life.
For help, call the Women’s Protective Services 24-hour crisis hotline at 806-747-6491.
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