Jacksonville Update: October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Press release from the City of Jacksonville:

October 02, 2020

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) – which provides an opportunity to educate and engage our community and help people learn more about domestic abuse and how as individuals and as a community we can work to break the cycle of abuse.

Domestic Violence is...

• Physical Assault: Includes shoving, pushing, restraining, hitting or kicking.
• Sexual Assault: Any time one partner forces sexual acts that are unwanted or declined by the other partner.
• Psychological Assault: Includes isolation from family and friends, forced financial dependence, verbal and emotional abuse, threats,intimidation, and control over the partner’s activities.
• Attacks Against Property and Pets: Destruction of property, household objects or treasured objects belonging to the victim, or abusing or killing beloved pets.
• Additional Information

Mayor's Blog: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Video: Hubbard House Virtual Domestic Violence Awareness Kickoff
Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
City of Jacksonville Victim Services
Intimate Violence Enhanced Services Team (INVEST)

If you are concerned about your safety and need immediate support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or live chat with an advocate at thehotline.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Jacksonville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.