A news station in Wichita, Kansas recently reported on a story involving domestic violence in Kansas.  The statistics were sobering.  In 2009, Kansas saw a record number of deaths as a result of domestic violence.  45 people (32 adults and 13 children) have died as a result of domestic crimes, the highest number in two decades.  Click here for the full story.  Domestic violence tends to increase during times of economic turmoil and stress during the holidays.  If you know someone who needs help, please refer them to the Kansas Resources for Domestic Violence.