Athens County Prosecuting Attorney C. David Warren is making good on his promise to prosecute more domestic violence offenders. The attorney's office is working to issue more civil protection orders, which are given after an attack victim files a complaint. The order makes it illegal for the two parties to have contact with each other.
Domestic violence is a major problem across the nation.
It is nice to see that Warren is standing by his promise. Take Back the Night is this week. The week is designed to empower women and help men understand women's issues. Participants can attend educational programs including a self-defense workshop and a workshop for men. Survivors of attacks also will have the opportunity to speak as well as burn their attackers' names.