HOUSTON, TX — October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The COVID-19 health crisis has caused a tremendous spike in incidents of abuse. Even as lockdown restrictions are lifted, we know that the abuse will not simply end, that this remains a critical time for survivors, and that education, awareness, and bystander intervention are desperately needed. This October, the Family Violence Center (FVC) at Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) has scheduled virtual events to commemorate National Domestic Violence Awareness […]
