JEFF DAVIS PARISH — The Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney’s Office and Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) came together Thursday evening to shine a light on a dark issue: domestic violence.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the organizations hosted a candlelight vigil and walk in Jennings to honor victims and support survivors.

“This event is for the victims who have lost their lives to domestic abuse,” said CADA Executive Director Cynthia Petrie. “What we’re gonna do tonight is honor the ones who have lost their lives within the last year.”

Participants gathered at the Jeff Davis Parish Courthouse before walking to Founder’s Park, where they lit candles and listened to powerful stories.

Among them was Shantel Williams, a survivor of domestic abuse, who shar

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