The winter months are often marked by the holidays and the new year. Yet, it's often lost on most people that domestic violence incidents trend up during this time of year. 

The warning signs for domestic violence intensify during winter. So what are the signs and how can we as community members step in to protect survivors of domestic violence?

Co-Executive Director of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Cheree Thomas joined Tia Graham on The Metro to talk more about domestic violence during the winter months.