From The 19th: Minnesotan’s Issue With Domestic Violence Services Underscores Chasm

Domestic violence organizations have to turn away thousands each day. Julia was one of them.

By: Jasmine Mithani, The 19th

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 3,429

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

This story was originally reported by Jasmine Mithani of The 19th. Meet Jasmine and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

Content warning: This story references incidents of domestic violence.

On January 18, 2025, Julia Gilbert kicked her fiancé out of their shared apartment. “When the apartment door shut, I remember knowing it was right,” she said.

Gilbert, 32, said she had planned to …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us