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Georgetown's first emergency DV shelter has provided more than 4,200 safe nights
['Carlee Hogsten']
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SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Nearly a year after opening, Georgetown's first emergency domestic violence shelter is already making a significant impact.
The Haley House, an emergency domestic violence shelter operated by Elizabeth's Village, has served mothers and their children since opening last summer, offering more than just a safe place to stay.
For many years in Georgetown and Scott County, people trying to escape domestic violence had no emergency shelter in town.
"It used to be 1 in 4 women, now it's 1 in 2 women that have experienced interpersonal violence," Brooker said.
"We've built a great partnership with Georgetown Police Department and the sheriff's department," Brooker said.