The Purple Door provides comfort, empowerment for survivors [Video]

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to the Texas Advocacy Project, one-in-three Texans will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. In Texas, girls and young women, between the ages of 16 and 24, will experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence.

That’s almost triple the national average.

The statistics are harrowing, but the resources offer hope. 

For nearly 50 years, The Purple Door has been that source of hope, healing and promise for a brighter future to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

Despite their longevity in the South Texas community, Katlyn Campsmith — sexual assault services coordinator for the Purple Door — shared that she often meets people who have no idea that The Purple Door exists, or what services they provide.

And that it’s often from individuals who could use their help the most. 

That’s …