Domestic Violence Awareness Month

I know that October is more commonly known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Domestic Violence actually effects more Women but doesn't get the attention it deserves.

Please share:

• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help end #DV in your community. http://bit.ly/15Jipap
• October is about prevention & helping #DV victims heal. Learn more or reach out to get help: http://bit.ly/15Jipap
• Help eradicate domestic violence from our communities by speaking out during #DVAM. Get the facts: http://bit.ly/1hlAwTx
• With 60% of Americans affected, celebrities are adding their voice to say #NOMORE to DV: http://nomore.org/psas/
• Domestic violence hurts entire communities. Spread awareness & help victims heal with this resource kit: http://bit.ly/19ZIgIj
• It costs over $5.8 billion each year. #DomesticViolence knows no boundaries. pic.twitter.com/T2HKyNl1Tz
• Is it abuse? Find #DV warning signs & call @loveisrespect for support at any time! http://www.loveisrespect.org/
• Children who witness #DV are more likely to intervene, putting them at risk of injury or death. #DVAM Facts: http://bit.ly/1hlAwTx
• 1 in 4 women & 1 in 7 men are victims. @NDVH Asks how do you #SeeDV in your community? http://www.thehotline.org/how-i-see-dv/
• 1 in 3 female homicide victims was murdered by her current or former partner. Get the Facts on #DV: http://bit.ly/1hlAwTx
• Over 3 million children every year are exposed to #DV. pic.twitter.com/T2HKyNl1Tz
• 1 in 4 women experience #DV. You probably know someone who could use help. Victim resources worth sharing: http://vcgcb.ca.gov/resources.aspx
• The costs of domestic violence: Children who are exposed to #DV are more likely to suffer long term health problems. pic.twitter.com/T2HKyNl1Tz
• Over 60% of #DV crimes occur in the family home, but the effects of don't stay at home. (Via @HelpingVictims' Resource Guide) http://bit.ly/19ZIgIj
• Women aged 20 to 24 are at greater risk of becoming #DV victims. Speak up, make a call. Find DV resources at http://vcgcb.ca.gov/resources.aspx
• Young girls who witness #DV are more likely to become victims of abuse as adults. DVAM factsheet: http://bit.ly/1hlAwTx