For some, sheltering in place through the COVID-19 crisis has meant sheltering in an unsafe place. Thirty years ago, Patricia Castillo cofounded the P.E.A.C.E. (Putting an End to Abuse through Community Efforts) Initiative, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the harmful, community-wide consequences of domestic violence. Through the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, Patricia advocates for responsive policies and funding, and trains community members to know their rights and support their loves ones. Listen to Patricia share the impact of building meaningful relationships with survivors across generations, and how you can get involved to make a difference. If you or someone you know need help, call the confidential Family Violence Prevention Services crisis hotline at 210-733-8810.

Additional Resources:
P.E.A.C.E. Initiative: http://www.thepeaceinitiative.net/
San Antonio’s Community Vision for Community Safety: https://report.sa2020.org/community-safety/
The City of San Antonio’s The Status of Women in San Antonio Report: https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/News/Reports/StatusOfWomen/StatusOfWomen-Full.pdf
The City of San Antonio’s Comprehensive Domestic Violence Plan Report:
https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/NewsReleases/LoveIs_COMP%20PLAN_FINAL%5B2%5D.pdf?ver=2019-10-30-133905-743
2019 Town Hall Meeting to Address Domestic Violence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL-KzFu0WlI