Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2022
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and because many abused persons suffer in silence as a result of fear, intimidation, or shame, domestic violence may seem like an isolated issue that affects only a small proportion of the population. The reality is that, in the U.S., an average of 20 people experience intimate partner physical violence every minute, equating to more than 10 million abuse victims annually. Learn more about what domestic violence looks like, how it impacts victims, and find resources here.