October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), an opportunity to focus on domestic violence prevention efforts and resources on both the national and state levels, and a time to raise awareness of the dangers and harms caused by domestic violence. The following links from the federal government and from FindLaw for the Public provide more information on Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the problem of domestic violence:

• Presidential Proclamation on NDVAW (WhiteHouse.gov)
• National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (U.S. DOJ)
• What Men Can Do to Stop Violence Against Women (U.S. DOJ)
• Family Law Center - Domestic Violence (FindLaw)
• State-Specific Domestic Violence Information (FindLaw)
• Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders (FindLaw)