Mayor Broome Addresses Domestic Violence Issues In Baton Rouge Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Press release from the City of Baton Rouge:

March 27, 2020

Baton Rouge, La. – March 27, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and District Attorney Hillar Moore presented resources Friday for domestic violence issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Domestic violence issues may increase in frequency, intensity and case number as a result of the closure of workplaces and schools in our area.

“Spending days or weeks with an abusive partner or family member opens the door for immense physical and emotional trauma,” said Mayor Broome. “Unfortunately, this is the reality that COVID-19 presents to many of our neighbors, family and friends.”

Mayor Broome was joined by public safety officials and Baton Rouge-based non-profits to educate the community on resources for victims and survivors of domestic violence. District Attorney Hillar Moore presented his annual Report on Domestic Violence in the City-Parish.

For resources, please contact:

Emergency Shelter:

• Iris Domestic Violence CenterLocal (225) 389-3001State Hotline 1-888-411-1333National Hotline 1-800-799-7233
• The Butterfly Society (225) 347-7725; thebutterflysociety@gmail.com

Individual Counseling Services:

• Free individual counseling services through Catholic Charities (225) 389-4736
• Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge (225) 924-0123
• Children’s Advocacy Center (225) 343-1984

Primary Care and Behavioral Health:

• Capital Area Human Services (225) 288-1044

Support Groups:

• Domestic Violence Community Group Counseling (225) 389-4736
• Hope & Healing Homicide Survivors Support Group (225) 389-4736

Food:

• Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank (225) 359-9940
• Southeast Ministries Association Inc. (225) 924-5122

Clothing:

• St. Vincent de Paul (any location)
• Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge (225) 355-4483

Financial Services:

• Crime Victims Reparations (225) 239-7850
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (225) 336-8700
• Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge (225) 355-4483

Legal Aid:

• Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (225) 448-0080

Employment Services:

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (225) 336-8700

Child-care Assistance:

• Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (877) 453-2721

This press release was produced by the City of Baton Rouge. The views expressed here are the author’s own.