Domestic Violence Help

Crimes of domestic violence and uncontrollable anger seem to be making the headlines more often. But when does an argument become a cause for concern? "It crosses the line at the point that you put your hands on another person or use violence against another person. No one has the right to do that," said Counselor and Licensed Family therapist Glennda Lawson.

Lawson works with the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana, counseling abuse victims and providing family therapy. She says there's a fine line between domestic violence and anger management issues. "True domestic violence is a repeated pattern of violence based on power and control... or whether it's just two people who don't know how to fight fair." But help is out there.

The YWCA has a 24-hour family violence hotline to help both victims and aggressors deal with their emotions. "We do offer services to anyone... or referrals to anyone who wants to get help with anger management or batterer intervention," said spokesperson Kim Forcinel. Counselors say professional help is only way to keep anger under control. "In order to deal with it effectively you have to be accountable for your actions and decide that you don't want to hurt anyone else," said Lawson. Whether its domestic abuse or just uncontrollable anger.

Experts say the best thing you can do is admit there's a problem, before things start spiraling out of control. For help with domestic violence and anger management issues call the YWCA at 318-222-2117.