Author: Kevin Thompson

Salt Lake City, UT — Domestic violence continues to escalate across Utah, with shelters and support services overwhelmed by the increasing number of victims seeking refuge. Despite the growing crisis, crucial budget requests to address these pressing issues were rejected during the 2025 legislative session, leaving those most in need without sufficient resources. The consequences of these budget cuts are becoming more evident, as shelters fill to capacity and waiting lists for support services continue to grow. Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy for the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, recently sat down with Wendy Halloran, Chief Investigative Reporter at 2News,…

Salt Lake City, UT — In recent years, Utah has witnessed an increasing crisis surrounding domestic violence, with shelters and support services stretched beyond their capacity. Despite these growing needs, crucial budget requests to address the issue were rejected during the 2025 legislative session, leaving victims at greater risk. Wendy Halloran, Chief Investigative Reporter at 2News, sat down with Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy for the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, to discuss the ongoing struggles in the fight against domestic violence. Jemison did not hold back, emphasizing that the rejection of two critical budget requests had serious consequences. Shelters…