Shelter in Utah County struggling to keep up with increasing number of domestic violence victims, saying they had to turn away hundreds last year
“We’ve seen a report from the Department of Public Safety that the number of victims of domestic violence just within Utah County has more than doubled since 2019 to 2022,” said executive director Ashlee Taylor.
Seeking help changed Hackford’s life, so much so that she’s now on the board, hoping to help other victims find a safe way out.The nonprofit serves victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through 24/7 hotlines, therapy services, and housing. The center only has approximately 25 beds for people seeking shelter, and that number hasn’t changed since the 1990s. That was back when domestic violence cases weren’t as reported and Utah County’s population was much lower.
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