“Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities because, as has been said, it is the quality which guarantees all others.” Winston Churchill
If one in every four women will be a victim of domestic violence at some point in their lifetime it is safe to assume that we all know of someone who has been affected. It is during October, the Domestic Violence Awareness Month that the nation comes together to mourn those that have died as a result of domestic violence, celebrate those that have survived, and bring together those that are working towards putting an end to the violence.
The first step to ending this devastating epidemic is to be cognizant of the warning signs and symptoms of domestic violence. Awareness can turn in to a solution.
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“In the 16 years since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), we have broken the silence surrounding the violence to reach thousands of survivors, prevent countless incidences of abuse, and save untold numbers of lives. While these are critical achievements, domestic violence remains a devastating public health crisis when one in four women will be physically or sexually assaulted by a partner at some point in their lifetime. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize the tremendous progress made in reducing domestic violence, and we recommit to making everyone’s home a safe place for them.” President Obama Red the full proclamation by President Obama at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/10/01/presidential-proclamation-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month
If you are someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic abuse please reach out for help immediately. National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-3224
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Teri Karjala is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the founder and Executive Director of Creative Counseling Center, LLC. Working in the field since 1999, Teri and her team of therapists specializes in counseling for those who have experienced trauma. They work with children as young as age 2, as well as teens and adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples.
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