Harbor House Executive Director tells us what to look for in holiday domestic abuse

The holidays bring along with them holiday gatherings, and holiday stress. Jenny Schoenwetter, Executive Director of Harbor House says the additional stress can lead to domestic abuse. She says when you get together for those holiday gatherings, there are some things to look for that could be signs of domestic abuse

And what can you do if you suspect domestic abuse?

Harbor House runs a 24-hour hotline at 815-932-5800 and there’s a 24/7 chatline at HarborHouseDV.org where you can chat online with someone if you have a question. Schoenwetter says those lines are available 24/7/365 so there’ll be someone there to help, even over the holidays.