Domestic violence survivor Candi Jones returned to an abusive relationship more than once before she was able to leave. It took a community of people who kept showing up to help her get out and then rebuild her life.
Girls Inc. Executive Director Candi Jones speaks at a press conference on Oct. 1. “I know how much it matters when somebody looks at you in one of the hardest chapters of your life and doesn't judge you, doesn't shame you ...” she said.
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Omaha Mayor John Ewing, right, puts his hand on the shoulder of Jennifer Acosta, south and southwest Omaha community liaison for the city and a domestic violence survivor, to comfort her during a press conference as the city announced its domestic violence awareness initiative for the month of October.
The World-Herald tests safety features on the mayor's new domestic violence resources website: mayors-office.cityofomaha.org/domestic-violence. If you think someone may be monitoring your internet use, visit www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/internet-safety for digital safety tips.
"... Domestic violence continues to be a safety concern for individuals and families in our community," Omaha Deputy Police Chief Sherie Thomas said.
Jennifer Acosta, south and southwest Omaha community liaison for the city, wrings her hands before speaking during a press conference.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing, right, puts his hand on the shoulder of Jennifer Acosta, south and southwest Omaha community liaison for the city and a domestic violence survivor, to comfort her during a press conference as the city announced its domestic violence awareness initiative for the month of October.
Photos: Omaha announces domestic violence awareness initiative for October
Chris Rodgers, Douglas County Commissioner, speaks as the the city announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing, right, puts his hand on the shoulder of Jennifer Acosta, south & southwest Omaha community liaison for the city of Omaha, to comfort her as she gets emotional during a press conference as the the city announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing speaks as the the city announced domestic a violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Omaha Police Deputy Chief Sherie Thomas speaks as the the city a announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Jennifer Acosta, south & southwest Omaha community liaison for the city of Omaha, wrings her hands before speaking during a press conference as the the city announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Jennifer Acosta, south & southwest Omaha community liaison for the city of Omaha, speaks during a press conference as the the city announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing, right, puts his hand on the shoulder of Jennifer Acosta, south & southwest Omaha community liaison for the city of Omaha, to comfort her as she gets emotional during a press conference as the the city announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Girls Inc. Executive Director Candias Jones speaks as the the city a announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Girls Inc. Executive Director Candias Jones speaks as the the city a announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Flor Linares speaks as the the city a announced domestic violence awareness initiative for month of October during a press conference in the mayor's office in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
