October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Last weekend I attended a Take Back the Night march/ rally and candle light vigil in support of raising awareness of violence against women and children: domestic violence, sexual assault and rape. I believe it’s extremely important to support organizations and events like these that draw attention to these violent acts. People need to become aware of the high prevalence of these crimes. I’m placing the link to Take Back the Night on my recommended site list. In addition to that link I’m also placing the link for Silent Witness National Initiative, an organization that is dedicated to reducing domestic violence in turn reducing domestic murders. Ladies, domestic violence affects people of all ages, races, cultures, religions, sexual and educational backgrounds. Many women and children have had their lives taken by men that they loved and trusted: husbands, boyfriends, sons, brothers. Remember…Your husband may not always be your husband. Your boyfriend may not always be your boyfriend. As women we need to take responsibility for our own safety. We need to educate ourselves so that we are our own protectors.