ORLANDO, Fla. – Harbor House of Central Florida is asking for the community’s support as the nonprofit continues offering services to domestic violence victims during the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials with the nonprofit organization said they understand the importance of staying open to victims and their families during a time when so many people are asked to stay home. “People are being asked to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic for safety.
The reality is, for many people, home is anything but safe,” the organization said in a news release. According to Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala’s office, data shows domestic violence and child abuse increases during financial stress, with the virus contributing to factors that