Over the past two decades, rates of domestic violence against females have dropped by almost three-quarters – but there is still much work to do to build on the progress we have made.
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Domestic violence only will be stopped if it is brought into the light.
It is the League’s hope for our community to band together and make the statement that we will not tolerate domestic violence and ongoing abuse.
“We need to educate our victims, educate our community”, she said. Each year, the Network Against Family Violence and Assault receives 4,000 calls from victims and families.
In the wake of numerous NJ domestic violence related murders, suicides, and the involvement of public figures, domestic violence awareness is more important than ever. “We would love to be able to work ourselves out of a job, but unfortunately until domestic violence is recognized as the crime that it truly is, that won’t happen”.
“The main reason we march is that people don’t like to discuss domestic violence”.
October has been proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ulster County. That same national report released last week ranked SC as the deadliest state for domestic violence previous year.
“Our officers see domestic violence daily”, Porch said.
The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically.
A survivor of domestic violence will share stories of her experiences after the walk.
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“McAlester Mayor Browne is very interested in the impact that domestic violence has in our community and wants to help raise awareness”, said Melanie Jones, initiative program director.
