October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- a time to shine extra light on an all too common and understated community issue. We all have our part in ending domestic violence. As we continue through the rest of October, we encourage you think outside of the dominant narrative and consider all the ways domestic violence can manifest. Challenge traditional ideas of domestic violence & squash misconceptions. Learn about the additional barriers people from different communities face when experiencing domestic violence. Let's talk about how domestic violence might show up in LGBTQ+ communities. Let's talk about how often survivors, mostly women of color, are criminalized for their survival strategies. Let's talk about the added layer of complexity that being new to the country, being undocumented and/or not speaking English adds to experiencing abuse in the U.S. Read about how various patterns of violence intersect with one another. Let's spend some extra time recognizing the complexities of domestic violence and take this knowledge with us beyond Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
We can be better advocates and allies by committing to be aware of the larger picture, to make sure ALL SURVIVORS are supported and heard.
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