October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence takes many forms. Abuse can be physical, but it can also be mental, emotional, sexual, and even financial. Resources, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline, are available 24 hours a day. It’s important to learn warning signs and the stages in the “Cycle of Abuse” for prevention efforts. Access links below for more information.

• IHS Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative
• National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• CDC Intimate Partner Violence information Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov