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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)

Across the nation, experts and those who work with victims of domestic, dating and sexual violence are planning Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) events that educate the public, inspire action, and tell victims about the help and services that are available. While the activities come in all shapes and sizes, the goals are often the same: to raise awareness about the prevalence and cost of domestic and sexual violence, the need for prevention, and the services that are available to victims and their families.

Domestic Violence Facts:

  • Violence affects women from all backgrounds
  • Violence can have terrible and costly results for everyone involved, including families, communities, and society.
  • Violence can take many forms including domestic or intimate partner violence, sexual assault and abuse, dating violence, and elder abuse.
  • According to the National Violence Against Women survey, at least one out of every three American Indian/Alaska Native females has been subject to intimate partner violence. Intimate partner violence includes rape, physical assault, or stalking. American Indian/Alaska Native women have the highest rates of intimate partner violence compared to all other groups.
  • One in ten American Indian/Alaska Native women has been stalked in her lifetime.

The following examples of DVAM events can be adapted to meet your program's needs, goals, budget and time constraints. Feel free to contact them to learn more about how to organize activities like these. Read more at the End Abuse web site. Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

The following list includes just some of the DVAM activities planned for this fall and resources available to advocates. Domestic violence experts and service providers are encouraged to contact the sponsoring organizations to learn more about each and explore how to get involved. Often, advocates can link their local activities to national campaigns. Please note that this list is not comprehensive; it is a sample of national events. Read more at the End Abuse web site. Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

For questions/comments about Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) please contact Amina Bashir

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