A town meeting in Westford revealed a shocking presence of domestic abuse within the town. One in four women have, at some point suffered from domestic abuse, but domestic violence has become so prevalent in Westford that the town took part in it's first Domestic Violence Forum.
"Most people don't think this is happening in the suburbs"...Last year, there were over ninety 911 calls made, with over 1oo arrests, and three deaths. This staggering rise in violence has lead to a community-wide effort to educate it's citizens (in hopes of preventing further violence), as well as to offer support to victims. While many citizens have stepped forward to the cause, they have also expressed challenges. Many people believe the stereotype that things like domestic violence just don't happen in affluent, wealthy towns. This has hindered efforts, because many feel donations aren't really needed, or that the issue isn't really important.
Despite the challenges, Westford will continue to work against violence, focusing on their belief that "every person lives a life free of violence".
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