Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Is Your Friend Being Abused? You Can Help. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence, also known as relationship abuse or dating violence, is when a person purposely hurts their friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, or loved one. Girls who experience domestic violence are more likely to also experience depression and anxiety, engage in drug or alcohol use, and think about suicide. If your friend tells you about her abuse, you can help by: listening without judging or blaming telling your friend that you are always there to listen reminding your friend of all the friends and family who care about her offering to go with your friend to talk to an adult helping your friend make a safety plan  More Information Know the warning signs of an abusive relationship. Learn more ways to help a friend who is being abused. Use hashtags #DVAM, #DVAM20, #DVAM2020, and #DomesticViolence in social media messages to join the conversation. Learn more   Preferences | Unsubscribe | Subscription Help | Contact Us Did you get this as a forward? Sign up to receive Office on Women's Health updates. womenshealth.gov  |  OWH Helpline: 800-994-9662  |  womenshealth@hhs.gov

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