Think Purple - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

We salute everything that is being done for Breast Cancer Awareness in October, but it seems another important issue is not getting as much attention that its due in the month of October...Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Did you know that:

• 80% of domestic shelters nationwide (more than three out of four) report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse, and most attribute this to financial issues.
• 89% of domestic violence shelters expect their overall situation during the next 12 months will be worse than now due to the economy.
• 76% of domestic violence shelters (three out of four) indicate their funding has decreased.
• 65% of women in shelters can't find employment due to the economy.
• 56% of shelters note the abuse is more violent now before the economic downturn.

Let's not forget to "Think Purple" also for the month of October.