- A San Antonio town hall focused on domestic violence turned into a discussion about what victims encounter after they ask for help, and where the system may be falling short.

Victims, advocates and people who work in the criminal justice and family court systems raised concerns about protective orders, prosecutions and communication between agencies and courts.

San Antonio family law attorney Deanna Whitley said one of the biggest challenges is the lack of coordination between the criminal and civil sides of the legal system.