Additional funding for domestic violence intervention and prevention programs is resulting in more reported cases. However, city officials say combating domestic violence is an all-hands effort.
– Additional funding for domestic violence intervention and prevention programs is resulting in more reported cases in San Antonio. However, city officials say combating domestic violence is an all-hands effort.
San Antonio Deputy City Manager, Maria Villa-Gomez said domestic violence has been city hall’s top priority over the past four years. She said from 2020 to present, the city has increased its funding by 50%. Villa-Gomez said when it comes to domestic violence prevention, the Department of Human Services has invested about $200 million annually in getting assistance from nonprofit organizations.
She said city officials are always looking for ways to prevent abuse and to intervene. They’ve increased the number of crisis response teams and case management teams at Metro Fealth and SAPD.
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