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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues. Over the past 30+ years, much progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors, to hold abusers accountable, and to create and update legislation to further those goals.
Domestic violence is common in every community and affects all people. In the United States:
- More than 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually.
- One in four women and one in nine men experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is highlighting Michigan’s new, 24/7 hotline providing live, one-on-one crisis support for all victims, survivors, support people and professionals who serve them. The hotline number is available by calling 866-864-2338 or texting 877-861-0222.
Download the Awareness Toolkit for Michigan's Domestic Violence Hotline to make sure you have access to important communication resources as you work to educate your communities about domestic violence and the hotline. This toolkit includes:
- Social media graphics & content
- Posters & Postcards
- FAQ
These materials are ready to share with your networks in newsletters and on social media. More resources are available below:
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2022 Toolkit: #WeAreResilient- In this toolkit, you’ll find information, background, messaging, templates, and content that you’ll find helpful when promoting Domestic Violence Awareness Month and your commitment to seeing a national culture where we are all safe, empowered, and free from domestic violence.
- The Power and Control Wheel developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.
- National Safe Parents a coalition of survivor parents and concerned citizens advocating for evidence-based policies which put child safety at the forefront of custody decisions.
- Find Domestic & Sexual Violence Services in Michigan.