The following article is the first installment of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and we hope to educate our community on this very important issue. In our communities, the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center has been serving victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and child abuse since 1978. Last year, HCWC served 2,257 victims of abuse (face-to-face) primarily from Hays and Caldwell Counties.1,165 of those were victims of domestic violence.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a crucial time to educate, advocate and break the silence that surrounds this issue. It’s a period to honor survivors, remember those we have lost and unite in our commitment that violence should never be tolerated.
We can all play our part in ending violence by embodying the healthy dynamics we wish to see, learning the signs of abuse, and understanding how to support survivors. This collective effort is how we foster a culture of safety and respect. Domestic violence touches every part of our state, and by joining together, we can spark awareness, healing and solutions that are rooted right here in Hays County.
