An estimated 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience violence from a partner during their lifetime. But people who flee an abusive home often leave with nothing more than what's on their backs and in their pockets. As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and the Sheriff's Department are holding a drive to collect replacement items for local shelters.
Additional Resources:
List of requested itemsby local shelters
Marya Simmons, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
Diane Russell, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office