Working Together to Protect

Agencies spreading awareness about domestic abuse

  • While Lee Conlee House Executive Director Lori Slaven, right, looks on, Court Advocate Tangie Archer says Tuesday educating survivors is one of the most important aspects of preventing future cycles of domestic violence.
    While Lee Conlee House Executive Director Lori Slaven, right, looks on, Court Advocate Tangie Archer says Tuesday educating survivors is one of the most important aspects of preventing future cycles of domestic violence.
  • Elias Rivera, a domestic violence detective with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, talks about his experiences on the job.
    Elias Rivera, a domestic violence detective with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, talks about his experiences on the job.
  • Victim Advocate Leah Dahlquist warns that children are likely aware their parents are in an abusive relationship even if the parents believe their children don’t know about it.
    Victim Advocate Leah Dahlquist warns that children are likely aware their parents are in an abusive relationship even if the parents believe their children don’t know about it.
  • Lori Slaven, the executive director of Lee Conlee House, receives from County Commissioner Larry Harvey a proclamation about October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
    Lori Slaven, the executive director of Lee Conlee House, receives from County Commissioner Larry Harvey a proclamation about October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
October has been recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month since the late 1980s, but two local agencies dedicate every day to helping victims of domestic abuse.  The Putnam County Sheriff’s…

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