October is domestic violence awareness month! 💜 Domestic violence awareness helps bring attention to an issue that occurs within domestic partnerships and intimate relationships of all kinds—and is often not talked about.
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, includes a wide range of violent, abusive, and manipulative behaviors meant to control a romantic partner. In addition, those living in households where domestic violence occurs can be deeply affected by that abuse, particularly children. Domestic violence includes a variety of abusive behaviors, such as: physical or sexual violence, emotional abuse and intimidation, verbal abuse, isolation, and financial abuse.
If you have experienced domestic violence, whether by an intimate partner or as a child, there’s help out there. To speak with someone who’s trained to help, call any of the lines above. You are not alone
