Community Problem Report: Prevention On Domestic Violence In El Paso Texas

Prevention of Domestic Violence

In El Paso Texas
Lori Thompson
University of El Paso Texas

















Community Problem Report: Prevention On Domestic Violence In El Paso Texas


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Abstract
In El Paso the community has done many projects to raise awareness on domestic violence. Domestic
violence is a growing problem within the community. The government of El Paso has provided programs
to help victims as well as steps to follow in case an emergency were to occur. The government has
educated the public by news paper, websites, and other forms of social media, so in the future the people
of El Paso will be able to help the community become insightful of this abuse and possibly save
Innocent lives.

History of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has been an issue all over the world for as long as humans have roamed the earth. This
abuse was focused primarily on the female gender.( Harbinder Singh Kalsi, Advocate )Domestic violence
occurs more in countries such as Egypt, Zambia and India than any other country. Because these women
believe that male police officers will not take this crime seriously due to the lack of women
reinforcement, therefore women from these countries are afraid to speak of such occurrences.









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Domestic violence has doubled within the years. Due to lack of enforcement from the authorities
this crime has not been taken seriously until recently. The government of El Paso has taken action by
publicly announcing the seriousness of the crime. Some of these victims did not know the warning signs
to look for in the perpetrators and as a result a fatal crime occurred. Now there are guidelines for the
victims provided by CAFV( Center Against Family Violence)( cafv.org/), so the victim can realize the
danger of the relationship if it is abusive. The City of El Paso also provides emergency shelters for
battered women along with a 24 hour hotline for the victims to be able to reach out for help. El Paso
decided not only to reach out to the victims but also to the families of the victims through a project known
as Injustice for Walk .This walk takes care of victims and their families by raising awareness through the
community. Together with the government and the community it will provide a good foundation for El
Paso and a supportive system for victims.
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580 Giles Rd El Paso Directions
(915) 591-3998 (CAFV. org) visual
Report a problem Figure 1. Location for Center Against Family Violence in El Paso Texas

El Paso created CAFV to support victims and their families. CAFV is a nonprofit organization for victims
of domestic violence to seek help. Advocates for this organization are trained to lead the victims to a path
of recovery. CAFV provides victims with an abundance of reading material that help the victim in any
circumstance that involves abuse. This program is geared to lead the victim to success, so they can live
without fear and go on to healthy relationships. The Center against Family Violence is a group of
volunteers from El Paso that want to make a change in the community. (cafv.org) The people of El Paso
can do this by devoting time to be trained 124 hr and a background check with no prior conviction. By
doing so the people of El Paso will help society by informing the community in raising awareness that
domestic violence can happen to anyone and to always beware of a violent per





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Visuals (Silent Witness.net) P.4


In El Paso County domestic violence has reached its peak. Astonishing results proves that the
community needs to be educated on this subject. When the community becomes informed of this abuse
the outcome will be successful because El Paso County will have the necessary guidelines to raise
awareness to the public. (Luis Carlos Lopes / El Paso Times) reported that the number of women killed in
domestic violence cases has doubled in the year 2012.Therefor this situation has been over looked way to
long. El Paso recently reached out to victims by providing organizations for intensive therapy CAFV,
shelters for battered women and children, and a 24 crises hope line(CAFV.org.) to help support victims
any time of day. Now it will be easier to spread education to the public, so the crime rate can fade and El
Paso can become a stronger community.




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Conclusion
Information provided by El Paso Government gives the education required for the community to
inform and assist victims to recovery. It is up to the community to raise awareness, and volunteer time to
get educated about this situation. People of El Paso can spread this knowledge to society. As a result
domestic violence crimes will lower and innocent bystanders will be able to get the help needed to
recover. CAFV is a nonprofit organization that continues to help victims of domestic violence because
this abuse should not be tolerated in El Paso County or any other city. It is up to the community to
become involved and take action by volunteering as advocates, so El Paso can be a non violent
community, and a safe place to raise children. The people of El Paso can be positive role models to teach
the future generations why being violent does not solve problems it creates problems. By providing
research and information El Paso can be a great place for other cities to look up to and possibly follow
this type of leadership, so other places can be safe or have the knowledge to seek the appropriate help.
Become aware of organization and violence in the community so domestic violence can be stopped!







Community Problem Report: Prevention On Domestic Violence In El Paso Texas



References
Visuals: CAFV.org ( 2014) , El Paso Texas .com
Harbinder Singh Kalisi Advocate (2012) Blog, domestic violence .com
Luis Carlos Lopez (2012) domestic violence cases jump 87% 2012 El Paso Times Visuals: Silent witness
Visuals: (2012) www.silence witness.net
Washingtonpost.com (2012) India rape victims sexual violence problems