(Domestic Violence Awareness Month)….It will be in October.

The County Board of Supervisors adopted the proclamation Tuesday. Domestic Violence Awareness Month takes place every October, evolving from a Day of Unity first observed in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates for survivors of abuse across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity evolved into a special week, and eventually into a federally observed month of awareness and action on domestic violence. Locally during the month, Womanhaven; A Center for Family Solutions raises awareness about the crime of domestic violence in the communities and local governments recognize the collective efforts to end violence.