West Haven to Train Barbers, Hairstylists to Help Spot Domestic Violence as 'First Line of Defense'

West Haven turns to barbers, stylists to help in combating domestic violence

The shoreline community of West Haven is engaging hair salons, stylists and barbers to help curb an alarming issue — domestic violence. “Our hair stylists are far more than just that they become our therapist, they become family,” Sheila Carmon the city’s director of health, said. Carmon is part of a West Haven coalition behind this fresh approach to combating domestic, intimate partner and family violence. The coalition is made up of police, th…

West Haven to train barbers, hairstylists to help spot domestic violence as 'first line of defense'

The city wants to combat intimate partner violence with clergy, educators and beauticians on the front lines.