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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2005
Page
10
Audra Hyde describes isolating herself during marriage to a drinker whose violence escalated after he drank. She recalls DWI and AA treatment for him, counseling for both, and brutal incidents including a mirrored door assault and a rib scanner of scars, prompting an escape to a shelter with her mother.
National crime victims week runs April 18 to 24. Ector County shows about 2.5 times higher domestic violence rate than the state. Safe Place and the Crisis Center rely on VOCA funds. counseling, shelter, and court advocacy are not offered by the police. OPS records show 1,964 family violence cases reported, with Cpl Sherrie Thompson Davis handling 461 in 2004.
A survivor describes ongoing counseling and hope after pledging to help others. She sees Safe Place as a vital resource facing budget cuts and notes that abuse crosses gender lines, while emphasizing the impact on children and families who rely on the program.
Odessa area nonprofit victims groups Safe Place and the Crisis Center warn VOCA funding cuts could slash 35 to 111 percent of their operating budgets. They rely on VOCA grants for shelter and crisis response, while officials suggest a budget error may have inflated the impact.
A woman recounts a violent relationship in which her partner repeatedly abused her and endangered their child. She describes threats, choking, and controlling behavior, followed by a difficult escape with help from Safe Place and a divorce. Now five years later she is employed, has a safe home, and urges awareness and planning to leave safely.
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