04/24/2026
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We are heartbroken by the domestic violence mass shooting and attempted femicide in Shreveport, Louisiana earlier this week.
I spent close to a decade doing gender-based violence work in Shreveport and members of our team at SPC (Shobana Powell Consulting) still live and work there, deeply rooted in the domestic violence community.
We put together this list of local orgs we have worked with directly and who are doing impactful anti-violence work in the community, in case folks are looking for ways to support:
1️⃣ serves survivors of domestic violence, s*xual assault, and child abuse
2️⃣ empowers survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and those impacted by racism
3️⃣ The Caddo/Bossier DV Task Force supports survivors of domestic violence
4️⃣ serves homeless families with children in Northwest Louisiana
5️⃣ provides mental health counseling and trauma therapy for children and families
6️⃣ is a Child Advocacy Center supporting child survivors of abuse and child witnesses of violence
And to anyone, especially survivors, who may be struggling after hearing this tragic news, remember you are not alone.
If you’re feeling sad, anxious, distracted, numb, enraged, triggered, overwhelmed, or anything in between, you’re human, and your body and brain are reacting to violence we should never have to endure.
Be kind and gentle to yourself, and if you need support, consider reaching out to your local DV hotline, the national Su***de and Crisis Hotline at , or visit our SPC National Inclusive Wellness Resources List for more options for support.
