October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
From the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:
- 1 in every 4 women will experience domestic violence.
- 73% of family violence victims are female.
- Boys who witness domestic violence are TWICE as likely to abuse their own spouses and children.
Resources:
- The Ohio Domestic Violence Resource Center
- Federal agencies that deal with domestic violence
- Why Does He Do That?
- Other books about domestic violence