October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

To The Eagle:

October 1st marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month is nationally recognized as a time to mourn those who have lost their lives, celebrate those who have survived and connect all of us so we can work together to end violence.

The unfortunate fact is that so many of us know someone who has been affected by domestic violence – a friend whose creepy boyfriend we never really liked, or a family member who, years later, reveals surviving abuse no one ever knew about, or a family friend whose daughter’s tragic murder weighs heavily on her every day of her life.

At The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, the stories and experiences of survivors and their families are at the very core of what we do every day. Domestic violence thrives when we are silent. We believe if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence. We can end it by telling our friends and family that we will not tolerate domestic violence and by asking them to take a stand with us. We can end it by supporting the programs and shelters that provide safety and refuge for hundreds of thousands of survivors every year. We can end it by ensuring that our communities hold abusers accountable for their actions.

If you would like to know more about Domestic Violence Awareness Month or the services we provide at The Charlotte House, please call us at 360-795-6400 or toll free at 866-795-9381. All services are free and confidential.

Susan Schillios, Shelter Manager

The Charlotte House Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services

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