Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed in October 1987. This Month evolved out of the first Day of Unity  in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The Day of Unity was started with the idea of connecting advocats across the country in their efforts to battle violence against women and children.  It eventually became a special week which included many activities conducted at many levels, and now has activities scheduled throughout the whole month of October each year.  The Day of Unity is still celebrated on the first Monday in October, which starts the month of awareness off in a powerful way.

Here are some resources available to get involved and informed about Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic Violence Awareness Project

website: http://dvam.vawnet.org

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

website: http://www.ncadv.org

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

website: http://www.nrcdv.org