Domestic Violence Awareness Month

With Governor Whitmer declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness month, a new free 24/7 hotline launches for victims and survivors.

The YWCA in Kalamazoo is hosting a series of community events in Kalamazoo to help raise awareness about domestic violence for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Jennifer Fopma, executive director at the Battle Creek-based Safe Place shelter tells The Richard Piet Show they're dealing with 40 percent more domestic violence cases over last year. As well, Fopma says, that's after a similar increase the year before...