Domestic violence harms families, here's how NWLA Family Justice Center helps

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – It takes a village to help families that are damaged by domestic violence, and the NWLA Family Justice Center is one of many partner organizations that fight this issue that plagues our community.

Located in Bossier Parish, the Family Justice Center serves individuals and families across Caddo, Bossier/Webster, Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Jackson, Sabine, and Red River Parishes. They provide several services to victims, ranging from providing personal care items to escape planning and filing protective orders.

Jeri Bowen is the center's executive director and said she has seen victims of domestic violence from every walk of life.

"We have worked with all types. It goes from one end of the socioeconomic spectrum to the other. It goes across the board. Not