WWL in New Orleans is reporting that cases of domestic violence are increasing as the recession continues. This is because so often money is a source of friction in already bad relationships and as things get worse, cases go up. Ironically, money is also a factor in keeping battered women and children in the situation if they don't have money or a safe place to go.So on a related note, the Lafayette City Council will vote tonight on whether or not to cut non-profit funding. Should it pass many area agencies would lose operating funds, including Faith House, a battered women's and children's shelter that houses 45 people per month with their resident services and councils many more with non-resident services. They alone would lose more than $26,000 in funding.
Other agencies that would be affected by the cuts are:
List compiled by Amanda McElfresh of the Daily Advertiser
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