October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn what National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is all about.

Domestic violence can be in the form of physical abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, sexual abuse and financial abuse. Domestic violence does not discriminate. People of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, education level or economic status can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence. To seek help in the United States, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline. 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) Chat: thehotline.org Text “START” to 88788