October is...

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. 

But don't just be aware, be knowledgable. It is your duty to the people around you.

Did You Know?

- One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

- An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year. 

- 85% of domestic violence victims are women.

- Historically, females have been most often victimized by someone they knew.- Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence.

- Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police.

Physical abuse is not the only kind, sand it's almost never a 1 time thing.

It is never okay to be treated this way no matter who you are.

For more information or to get help, please call:

THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE at 1-800-799-7233 

THE NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE AT 1-800-656-4673 

THE NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HOTLINE AT 1-866-331-9474 

This is a very serious issue that is often not addressed. This is very close to my heart and not anything to be taken lightly. There are people that care about you. Please Speak out against Violence. If you or someone you know is a victim, please seek help. Everyone deserves better, and you are not alone.