Last Updated: October 15, 2024
In the Community Health Assessment (CHA) survey, 32% of people who had experienced violence in their communities reported that their experience including domestic or intimate partner violence.
All residents deserve to feel safe at home and in their most important relationships. Congress declared October Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in 1989. In 2024, DVAM focuses on “healing, holding, and centering survivors,” which means making sure that the experiences of survivors are a part of public health and policy actions.
If you or someone you know is in need of support, immediate and confidential help is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline by visiting thehotline.org, calling 1-800-799-7233 (TTY 1-800-787-3224), or texting “START” to 88788.
Teach it back
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- Why is Domestic Violence Awareness Month important?
- What steps can we take to support survivors?
Learn more about the Community Health Assessment (CHA) Findings.