NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Health Department says domestic violence continues to be a problem in New Orleans.

During Thursday's city council meeting, the department explained that since 2020, at least 83 people have lost their lives in Orleans Parish to domestic-related violence.

So they've teamed up with multiple organizations to help victims before it's too late, proactively.

"Domestic violence is the number one reason that New Orleanians call 911 for a law enforcement response. By following up with victims later, our intent here is to prevent further escalation of violence in the future," said Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program manager Jocelyn Pinkerton.

One such move is the fairly new Advocate-Initiated Response Program.

After a 911 call related to domestic vio

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