What would drive someone to physically hurt someone they love?

Domestic violence homicides in Ohio are way up, along with murder-suicides. Why?

Those who study and work in the field note that victims and perpetrators are trending younger.

And the cases aren’t exclusive to intimate partner relationships, but reflect a rise in family-on-family violence.

Officials in Columbus and Franklin County have new initiatives meant to address the root causes and save lives.

Guests:

• Rena Shak, executive director, Office of Violence Prevention, City of Columbus
• Lisa DeGeeter, senior director for policy and prevention, Ohio Domestic Violence Network
• Diana Williams, founder and CEO, Ohio Women Against Domestic Violence
• Lt. Jason Garner, domestic violence unit, Columbus Division of Police

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