One in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
So, this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ABC11 hosted a townhall with survivors and advocates to get answers on how you can help and how you can get help.
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The panel was hosted by Amber Rupinta.
Jessica Smith and her son Jason Fennah are both survivors. Smith was featured in the townhall.
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With the help of InterAct, a provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services, she was able to escape her abuser.
InterAct of Wake County's Chief Development Officer Allison Strickland shared resources during the discussion.