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The Esther Institute for the Advancement of Women and Girls acknowledge October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence is one of our pillars and we are passionate about eliminating violence against women and girls. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. We are passionate about educating others on this issue. Let’s support our survivors by using our voices and social media platforms to advocate for change and raise awareness!! Help is available through the domestic violence hotline: 800-799-7233 #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #domesticviolencemonth #theestherinstitute #womensupportingwomen

1 in 3 women. 1 in 5 children. 1 in 4 men. Domestic violence can come in so many forms, and it's not as uncommon as you may think. Be prepared. Know your resources. You never know when you'll meet a survivor who wants to reach out for help. I keep the domestic violence hotline and text number in my exam room, and I've given it out to a patient before, hoping this would be the time she seeks assistance. By her next appointment, she was free of her abuser of 4 years. Having this information available can save lives. It takes an average of 7 attempts for a survivor to leave their abuser for good - Help those who need to make this choice by being prepared! #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

In October we unite to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness month — a month that serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the alarming issue of domestic violence in our communities. Violence in all its forms, is not just a personal matter; it is a societal concern that knows no boundaries. It transcends age, race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Its stigma leaves its victims in a cycle of fear, isolation, and despair. During this month (and all months) we need to break the silence, embrace hope, raise awareness, support survivors, advocate for change, and encourage victims to speak out and seek help. Raising awareness about domestic violence during this month is a just another opportunity to remember, reflect, and recommit ourselves to the cause of ending violence in all its forms. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVawareness #BreakTheSilence #EndDomesticViolence #EndGBV

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. YWCAs across the world are committed to ending violence, especially against women and girls. Every October we bring awareness to this with our Week Without Violence. Learn more about the national movement📢:https://lnkd.in/eAhRuQ9

Bringing awareness to this topic is crucial for change. We can do better!!

Understanding child abuse, why it happens and how to address it can be powerful tools to fight it. Apostolic Women Empowerment Trust is engaging with apostolic communities in working together and supporting each other and their children as a critical step to protect children from abuse and violence. #empowerawoman #protectachild #EndChildMarriage #educategirls

Day 9 of 16 days of Activism! 🔍 Studies have shown that disabled women are twice as likely to experience domestic abuse and are also twice as likely to suffer assault and rape. 🔍 Disabled clients typically experience domestic abuse for a longer period of time before accessing support. 🔍 Disabled clients who are experiencing domestic abuse are twice as likely to have previously planned or attempted suicide. #respectwomen

Yesterday marked the first day of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. 📈 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will be victims of domestic violence (DV) in their lifetime. 📈 50% of femicide in the U.S. is due to intimate partner violence (IPV). 📈 DV is the 3rd leading cause of homelessness for women and children in the U.S. 📈 HIV-positive women in the United States experience IPV at rates that are higher than for the general population. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you'd just like to learn more, visit the following for resources: 💜 National Domestic Violence Hotline 💜 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 💜 National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) 💜 Loveisrespect 💜 One Love Foundation #education #socialchange #educationpoliciesandregulations #regulations #politicsandlaw https://lnkd.in/ePE6ZYr9

In this video, we're going to break the stigma around domestic violence classes and discuss the misconceptions about these types of classes. Many people think that domestic violence classes are only for women. But that's not true at all! In this video, we'll dispel some of the myths surrounding domestic violence classes and discuss the benefits they can have for both victims and perpetrators. Don't let the stigma around domestic violence classes keep you from seeking help. These classes can be very beneficial for both you and your partner! So join us in this video and break the stigma surrounding domestic violence classes! #domesticviolenceawareness #breakthesilence #endabuse #supportsystem #empowerment #healingjourney #safespace #educationiskey #domesticviolenceprevention #strongertogether

New report on young people & domestic abuse: Following conversations with our SafeLives Changemakers around missing voices, a co-created workshop was developed to explore ‘harmful masculinity’ among men and boys. This led to a set of recommendations to support young boys to live lives free from harm and harming, including: - Role models who talk about stopping violence against women - #RSE to include more topics relating specifically to boys & #ToxicMasculinity, #DomesticAbuse and #ToxicRelationships - Support to call out harmful behaviour - Broader depictions of what it means to be a man, including emotional intelligence - More support for men from different backgrounds, which speak to their specific needs Read the recommendations in the full here: https://ow.ly/iXNn50QhwgF