Domestic violence awareness month was first introduced back in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic violence. It was created not only to bring more awareness to others but to connect and unify the millions of affected victims that had been battered due to domestic violence.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 / TTY 1-800-787-3224 or the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1−844-762-8483 (call or text) are available to assist you. Please review these safety tips.

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First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence.

Jan 29, 2025 · February is “Domestic Violence Awareness” Month. Also nationally recognized in October, it is a national campaign that is held to raise awareness against Domestic Violence, where organizations and individuals unite to uplift the voices of the survivors. In the United States, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men, experience sexual violence.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held throughout October. DVAM brings advocates across the nation together to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with one another in a true sense of unity to end domestic violence for good.

NRCDV’s Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP) supports and promotes national, tribal, territorial, state and local advocacy networks in their ongoing education efforts through public awareness campaigns, strategies, materials, resources, capacity-building and TA.

Oct 16, 2023 · October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is joining our federal partner agencies in raising awareness of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) throughout our nation.

Oct 3, 2024 · Every October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This is a time in which we turn our attention to a crucial human rights issue that affects millions globally: domestic and intimate partner violence.