October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence (IPV), affects millions and does not discriminate among gender, race, relation, culture, or status. It’s not just physical -- it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s taking control of finances, keeping tabs on internet activity, non-stop texting, constant use the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.

Nearly three out of four Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. Now is time to take a stand with allies across Union County. Support survivors and speak out against domestic violence all month long.

If you or a loved one has been affected by IPV, please reach out to our domestic violence prevention counterpart, YWCA of Union County. They can be reached at their 24-hour hotline at 908-355-HELP (4357). For additional information, you can click their logo, below, to be directed to their website.