October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Legislation holds offenders accountable and domestic abuse services support survivors in their journey to find safety and healing. Yet the statistics are still sobering – 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men aged 18 and older in the US have been the victim of physical violence by an intimate partner.
This month, when you donate to support our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault services, we encourage you to donate in honor of a woman who has inspired or empowered you in your life. These messages will be shared here and on our Facebook page to inspire others.