TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Over half of children served by Court Appointed Special Advocates in parts of East Texas have experienced domestic violence, according to CASA for Kids Executive Director Mary Jo Burgess.

CASA serves as a guardian for children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect and Burgess wants to share what resources are available to victims of domestic violence as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The organization serves approximately 500 children annually across Smith, Wood, and Van Zandt counties.