Utah Domestic Violence Council aims to aid members of Asian community affected by abuse

Story and photo by DANA IGO Kenneth Warhola arrived at his Layton home Sept. 8 to find his wife locked in their children’s room. After several attempts to persuade her to open the door he broke it down. She was sitting next to the couple’s two children, Jean, 7, and James, 8, who were covered [...]

Mental illness affects more than the diagnosed

Story and photo by EMILY A. SHOWGREN About one in four adults and one in five children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Illness. There are many reasons why a person develops a mental illness. There are also many examples of how the effects of a mental illness [...]

Legal group seeks to help abuse victims

by ELIZABETH PEZQUEDA “The Justice Gap,” a study conducted by Utah Legal Services and “…And Justice For All,” reports at least 68 percent of low-income households in Utah will face a civil legal need this year. However, only a limited number of those families will actually receive the help and guidance they need to resolve [...]

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. [...]