Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Police Department can provide assistance, resources to help victims

  • Domestic violence can have devastating effects on a family, but resources are available locally to assist. COURTESY PHOTO | METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS
    Domestic violence can have devastating effects on a family, but resources are available locally to assist. COURTESY PHOTO | METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized throughout October. It serves as a time to recognize victims and bring awareness to the devastation that can be caused by domestic violence.

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security describes domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner.

    The U.S. Na…