With the need for domestic violence services on the rise, a new shelter offers support for survivors

YWCA Greater Cincinnati saw a dramatic increase in the need for domestic violence services in 2024, with a surge in calls to its crisis line and greater need for shelter services.

In May, the organization opened a new domestic violence shelter in Cincinnati to help more women and families.

The space includes 21 apartment-style units and was designed with a trauma-informed approach to promote dignity, autonomy, and healing.

On Cincinnati Edition , we talk about the growing need for domestic violence services, the factors contributing to that growth and the support the new shelter will provide.

Guests:

Rickell Howard Smith, CEO, YWCA Greater Cincinnati Jamille Allen, a social worker and domestic violence survivor

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