Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Violent crime has declined for decades in Providence and across many American cities. But one form of violence remains a persistent threat: domestic abuse.
For 50 years, Sojourner House has worked on the frontlines of this silent epidemic—supporting survivors and confronting a crisis that too often stays hidden. While progress has been made, advocates say it’s still not enough.
Vanessa Volz, President and CEO of Sojourner House, has been tackling this issue head-on for years. What would it take to make a greater impact in reducing domestic violence? Are current approaches enough—and what’s standing in the way?
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Violent crime has declined for decades in Providence and across many American cities. But one form of violence remains a persistent threat: domestic abuse.
For 50 years, Sojourner House has worked on the frontlines of this silent epidemic—supporting survivors and confronting a crisis that too often stays hidden. While progress has been made, advocates say it’s still not enough.
Vanessa Volz, President and CEO of Sojourner House, has been tackling this issue head-on for years. What would it take to make a greater impact in reducing domestic violence? Are current approaches enough—and what’s standing in the way?
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