FOX 7 Discussion: Domestic violence and COVID-19

AUSTIN, Texas - For many, home is comfort, but for domestic violence survivors, not being able to leave home is a way to be trapped with an abuser.

With many shelter-in-place orders taking place, advocates are reaching out to prevent domestic violence cases from increasing.

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Marcel Clarke sits down with Heather Bellino with the Texas Advocacy Project to talk about domestic violence and what to do during social distancing.