The beginning of Dove working in the area of Domestic violence - from the October 1980 DoveTales newsletter
"With the assignment of two VISTAs to the area of domestic violence, DOVE has assumed sponsorship of this project, at least temporarily.
Domestic Violence is a major problem in our community and throughout the nation. The need for a Decatur program has been loudly expressed by police, service agencies and women's groups.
We are working closely with the Committee Against Domestic Violence, a group of volunteer advocates which is guiding the development of this program.
Immediate plans call for establishing an office and 24-hour emergency phone number..."
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