Ms. Boyd visited the Safe Families Office after her boyfriend became enraged about what she wore to work. They had been dating less than a year. She visibly shook as she recounted the abuse she had been enduring, from constant accusations to bruises and broken bones.

Thanks to the hard work of former AVLF Board President Elizabeth Finn Johnson, Ms. Boyd received a 12-month protective order. What’s better? Her boyfriend agreed to pay over $1,800 for the damage he caused to her property. But the knowledge that she is legally protected for the next year? Priceless.