SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Shreveport Police Department will host a forum on domestic violence.
The event is a response to a growing concern from local leaders and residents. The goal of the forum is to bring together key leaders, including law enforcement, advocacy groups, and social service providers. Those in attendance will discuss solutions for the ongoing domestic violence crisis affecting Shreveport.
Guests will also be provided with shared information about victim services, legal support, and intervention programs available in the area.
“We know domestic violence is a cancer in our community,” said Chief Wayne Smith. “It affects every neighborhood, and it won’t be solved in silos. We need to come together—law enforcement, service providers, and the community—to create rea