Domestic violence continues to be a problem for families across Indianapolis. Data shows it’s on the rise this year.
“Some of them are whispering, some of them are crying. They’re desperate. The first thing they say is, ‘I don’t have anywhere to go. I need help,'” said Regina Allen.
Project Safe Haven provides transitional housing for people experiencing mental health challenges or homelessness, but within the last six months, Allen, the owner, has been getting more calls related to domestic violence.
“I’ve never even seen anything like it. People call me in the middle of the night, telling me their abuser is in the other room and if I can come and get them in 30 minutes,” said Allen…