Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Washington, DC,
October 31, 2014
Every week this month, our office has posted resources, links, and stories about the struggle faced by those whose lives have been effected by this reprehensible practice. We've highlighted the complexities in our legal justice system, underscored the shocking statistics of intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ community, and promoted the noble work of our local businesses in raising money for critical domestic violence education programs.
Washington, D.C. – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: "Domestic Violence Awareness Month is time for all Americans to unite in support of those who have been victimized through partner abuse, exploitation, and aggression. Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate; it impacts the lives of every American, regardless of party affiliation, economic, or social distinctions. "Every week this month, our office has posted resources, links, and stories about the struggle faced by those whose lives have been effected by this reprehensible practice. We’ve highlighted the complexities in our legal justice system, underscored the shocking statistics of intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ community, and promoted the noble work of our local businesses in raising money for critical domestic violence education programs. "As we conclude Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we must remain steadfast in our efforts to educate and mobilize our communities in putting an end to this affront to human rights." If you or a loved one is in crisis, please use the resources provided below: Asha Family Services, Inc. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-875-1511 crisis 414-671-6140 After hrs. Women's Crisis Line 414-875-1511 business http://www.ashafamilyservices.org Latina Resource Center - UMOS Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-389-6510 www.umos.org Daystar, Inc Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-385-0334 www.daystarinc.org Hmong American Women's Association Milwaukee, Wisconsin 877-740-4292 toll-free crisis 414-342-0858 business Milwaukee LGBT Community Center Antiviolence Project Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-271-2656 www.mkelgbt.org/anti-violence-program Milwaukee Women's Center/Community Advocates, Inc. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-671-6140 crisis 414-449-4777 business 414.671.1440 TTY www.mwcinc.org South East Asian Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - HAFA Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-322-9522 crisis 888-345-5898 toll-free 414-344-6575 business www.hmongamer.org ### |
