As we enter National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the sobering statistics cannot be ignored: 1 in 3 women in the United States will be assaulted by their partner, and a little less than 40% of women actively seek help in domestic violence situations. Shockingly, in the US, a woman is assaulted every 9 seconds. These numbers underscore the urgency of Circle of Love’s mission and the necessity of their “Healing Hearts. Building Tomorrows.” campaign.
COVID-19 and How it’s effecting Domestic Violence
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and while “Sheltering In Place” is the reasonable and responsible thing to do to get ahead of the curve, some families are in more danger than ever before.