By Chantal Pierre, MSW and Legal Advocate in the Counseling & Resource Center at HCWC 

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]requently we hear of news stories focusing on how poverty, unemployment and substance abuse are devastating families and communities in rural areas. But as the number of domestic violence victims and services provided for families affected by domestic violence increase, rural communities struggle to find the resources to assist victims and strengthen their communities.

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