Crossposted from Cultivating Connections

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a vital time when advocates, survivors, allies, and communities unite to raise awareness, share resources, and honor those affected. It is a dedicated space to hold one another up, mourn lives lost, and drive our shared work toward a violence-free future.

The devastating reality of domestic violence remains a pressing crisis across King County and nationwide, touching individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The statistics underscore this urgency. According to reported data: one in three women and one in four men experience intimate partner violence, one in three teens reports abuse in a dating relationship, and millions of children witness domestic violence in their homes each year. Read more.