TUCSON - Rosaura Hernandez's life was cut short after her ex-boyfriend killed her in his apartment.

Now, over a year and a half later, her family continues to honor her legacy with 'Justice for Rosaura.'

Her parents, April and Joe Barbosa, created this organization to help those in domestic violence situations after their daughter was tragically lost in one.

"It takes more strength to walk away than what it does to commit violence and the only way we can make a change is to be the change," said April Barbosa.

The organization's aim is to help men and women affected by domestic violence. The walk on Feb. 15 is one way they help raise awareness, it also would have been Rosaura's 20th birthday.

"This terrible situation has turned into something that possibly could be great someday. It could be a gift for somebody you know," said Thomas Wright, a board member for Justice for Rosaura.

What started with their daughter has now turned into something the community can use as a resource.

"We try to give that love back by raising awareness about anti-violence and by bringing services that our community needs to try to help people get better coping skills so they won't have to commit violence," said Barbosa.

Safety, confidence and independence are what 'Justice for Rosaura' aims to give back to those in a domestic violence situation by offering their support, education and mentorship.

"Even if it only helps one person, one victim out there that hears our words hears what we have to say, hears or takes our help and what-not. That one person, that's our plan," said Wright.

For more information on Justice for Rosaura, click here.