National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is broadly defined as physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a spouse or partner. But the reality is that it’s much more complicated. Domestic violence is about control.

Victims of domestic violence can be women, men, and children. They can be young or old. Domestic violence crosses financial lines; people can be rich or poor. People of all races, cultures, and religions are affected.