Domestic Violence Awareness

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

From the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

• 1 in every 4 women will experience domestic violence.
• 73% of family violence victims are female.
• Boys who witness domestic violence are TWICE as likely to abuse their own spouses and children.

Resources:

• The Ohio Domestic Violence Resource Center
• Federal agencies that deal with domestic violence
• Why Does He Do That?
• Other books about domestic violence

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