An effort to combat domestic violence doesn't seem to be enough -- as numbers continue to grow in the area.
The Family Justice Center and will be housed on the second floor of the Greene Co. Courthouse. It's goal is to bring together law enforcement, attorneys, health care professionals, and abuse counselors among others for a one-stop shop for domestic violence survivors.
Harmony House received the Public Awareness Award and Nonprofit Organization of the Year.
A new apartment complex in Springfield is the first in Missouri to set aside units for survivors of domestic violence leaving a shelter.
