Rates decline, but domestic abuse still a crisis

by ELIZABETH PEZQUEDA Large numbers of women across the United States suffer from domestic violence every year, and until recently, many of them did not have access to the resources they need to get help. While there are currently hundreds of programs and centers for domestic violence victims around the country, it continues to be [...]

Safety available for abuse victims

by ELIZABETH PEZQUEDA At the Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake, domestic violence cases are a priority. The nonprofit organization keeps its doors open to all individuals and families dealing with domestic abuse, no matter the person’s income. Legal Aid, which is one-third of the non-profit group “…And Justice For All”, seeks to help battered [...]

An escape route for victims of domestic violence

Victims of domestic abuse have resources available that can ultimately result in survival by MICHELLE SCHMITT A woman is a victim of domestic violence every 15 minutes, according to a 2007 report done by Draper City Crime Victim Services. Such victims can receive help from Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake, which is an organization [...]

Victims of violence find refuge in county programs

by MADISON RICE “I love being able to help people. I get to level the playing field,” said Stewart Ralphs, executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake. Ralphs said his nonprofit agency is committed to ensuring the safety of victims of domestic violence in Salt Lake City by offering low-cost legal representation. [...]