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October is
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Wear purple on Wednesday, Oct. 17 to show your support for
Domestic Violence awareness, victims and survivors
 OCTOBER
16, 2012 - Despite considerable progress in reducing domestic
violence, an average of three women in the United States lose
their lives every day as a result of these unconscionable acts.
And while women between the ages of 16 and 24 are among the most
vulnerable to intimate partner violence, domestic violence
affects people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation,
race, or religion. Tragically, without intervention, children
exposed to such violence can suffer serious long-term
consequences that may include difficulty in school,
post-traumatic disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, and criminal
behavior.
President Barack Obama officially proclaimed October National
Domestic Violence Awareness Month in a White House ceremony on
Oct. 1.
In his proclamation, the president said "while government must
do its part, all Americans can play a role in ending domestic
violence. Each of us can promote healthy relationships, speak
out when we see injustice in our communities, stand with
survivors we know, and change attitudes that perpetuate the
cycle of abuse."
Everyone is encouraged to renew efforts to support victims of
domestic violence and to realize an America where no one lives
in fear because they feel unsafe in their own home, the
president said.
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