To the Editor:
I appreciate your coverage on the work that Shelter House is doing in the Reston community and elsewhere. Domestic violence is a very serious issue that doesn’t seem to receive enough attention for how widespread of an issue it is. It’s unfortunate that there seems to be a stigma surrounding domestic abuse, when in fact there desperately needs to be awareness raised about it. I think part of the reason this stigma exists is because some people may fail to recognize how difficult it is for the victim to escape an abusive situation. While females that are victims of domestic abuse may objectively realize the danger they are in, there are often more critical factors they have to take into account, especially if they have children. I think Shelter House is an excellent solution to this problem, as it offers support and viable options to these victims. It’s good to see awareness being raised in the local community, and I’ll be curious to see how this organization creates positive change in the future.
Gizan Glyer
Fairfax Station