Brownwood Domestic Violence

“ In Texas, three women are killed every week by an intimate partner, said Ms. Flink, who didn't know how many of those were pregnant women.”

Homicide the No. 1 cause of death for pregnant women
1,367 expectant and new mothers have been murdered since 1990

01:02 AM CST on Wednesday, February 23, 2005
By DAVID TARRANT / The Dallas Morning News
The killing of a pregnant woman is horrifying enough. But the murders of Lisa Underwood, who was carrying a baby, and her 7-year-old son underscore a problem largely unknown to the public: Homicide is the leading cause of death among pregnant women.
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For more information or to help with domestic violence issues, contact:
The Family Place: A Dallas-based, nonprofit organization that provides assistance to victims of family violence. www.familyplace.org, 214-559-2170
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24-hour phone line with Spanish and English counselors. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Texas Council on Family Violence: A nonprofit organization aiming to end violence against women through partnerships, advocacy and direct services for women, children and men. www.tcfv.org

source: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/022305dnnewmaternalhomicides.42c3e.html

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Brownwood Help:
Pecan Valley Regional Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.
Serving Brown, Coleman & Comanche Counties
 
The ARK
PO Box 1202
Brownwood, TX 76804
Fax 325-646-5366

Executive Director
325-646-5939, ext 212
laurie@bwoodtx.com
 
 24 Hour Crisis Line 325-643-2699 or 1-888-313-2699