October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month,

but raising awareness does not end today!

Knowledge is power. Did you know:

• Nearly 20.9% of female high school students and 13.4% of male high school students report being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner?

• 43% of dating college women reported experi-encing abusive behaviors from their partner.

• Over 13% of college women report that they have been stalked. Of these, 42% were stalked by a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend.

• 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted during their college tenures.

• Date rape among college students accounts for 35% of attempted rapes, 22.9% of threatened rapes, and 12.8% of completed rapes. (ncadv.org)

The more we can inform and educate young people about domestic violence and sexual assault, the closer we can get to eliminating it.

We want to share a powerful survivor story from a brave young woman who has changed her life, who we know will accomplish great things in the future! The story she shares is disturbing and thought provoking, but it is a powerful message of strength and hope for the future. Below is just a the start of her story. Click below to read more.

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence in any form, we are here to help. Call us at 508-583-6498 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Let’s end domestic violence!