Episode 9- Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this episode will discuss Domestic Violence which could trigger some listeners.

In this episode, District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with Special Victims Unit Section Chief and Prosecutor Hope Buford, as well as Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Detective Senior Sergeant Tomas Juarez to discuss their time and experience investigating and prosecuting domestic violence cases.

Buford and Juarez share valuable community resources available to domestic violence victims, warning signs to look for, and how to report and get help. This episode gives listeners a first-hand look into the lives of what some domestic violence victims go through and how the District Attorney's Office and Law Enforcement agencies are with them every step of the way to get them the help and resources they need.

If you need help, please contact law enforcement to file a report.