Category Archives: Domestic violence

Domestic violence – why does she stay?

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You’d think with all the stories in the news about intimate partners killing each other that we wouldn’t need any more awareness. And yet…. A lot of people do know the problem exists, but … Continue reading

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It’s October — is it violence?

“I wouldn’t put up with a man who hits me.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard that. The speaker always seems to assume that victims of domestic violence say hello to a man for the first time, … Continue reading

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October 1 is Peaceful Purple Day

October is upon us and that means that domestic violence prevention programs all over the country are gearing up for a major awareness campaign. Want to help get the word out that victims have a safe place to go? That … Continue reading

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