DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RALLY Victims' Groups Rally To End Domestic Violence
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Reported: Mar. 6, 2013 1:03 PM EST
Updated: Mar. 6, 2013 1:15 PM EST
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Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
Victims' groups were at the state Capitol Wednesday to call for the end of domestic violence.
The event was part of Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Day at the Legislature.
Supporters came in from across the state. Those supporters then educated lawmakers on policies that help increase safety for victims of domestic violence.
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