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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Today is the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

While we’ve made great strides to address this rampant issue (through legislation like the Violence Against Women Act, programs that help support survivors and victims of abuse, and efforts to teach young people about healthy relationships), there’s still so much work to be done. While violence against women can feel like an insurmountable issue, it’s not. There are things that we can all do to help chip away at the problem—during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and every day of the year.

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