October 30, 2014
Blurb
October is the month of fall, football, and domestic violence (DV). Although the first DV Awareness Month was established In October of 1987, unfortunately a disturbing video of a football star has provoked more public discourse on domestic violence than the longstanding efforts of government agencies and non-profits. If we are honest, it is not really that surprising that DV exists behind closed doors within the NFL; it is more difficult to accept that it is happening in the homes of our friends and neighbors, spanning socio-economic lines. Despite periodic appearances and ensuing public outrage, DV continues to persist out of sight.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/annachapman/domestic-violence-awareness_b_...
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