EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. announced the dissemination of Public Service Announcements for mass media communication to urge victims of domestic violence to seek help and to know they are not alone. Statistics have shown that when a victim leaves an abusive relationship violence tends to escalate and can become lethal. “It is important for victims to know that leaving an abusive relationship does not equal safety,” said DA Rodriguez. “It is imperative that the victim speak to a Victim Advocate that will help develop a personalized safety plan and explain what legal options and resources are ...