From an email:
“October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, local organizations join together to promote greater public awareness about domestic violence. This month provides an excellent opportunity for the District to demonstrate its support in ending domestic violence. Moreover, it is a wonderful opportunity to educate the public on the seriousness of domestic violence and the prevalence of this epidemic in our lives. The Coalition has compiled a calendar of events and we hope that you or colleagues can attend an event or two this month to learn more about the domestic violence advocacy community. You can find all of the events and additional resources at www.spreadlovedc.
Here at the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence we are committed to redoubling our efforts to educate communities and systems about the impact of domestic violence. As the umbrella organization for the dedicated domestic violence service organizations in the District, we’re happy to offer our expertise to you and your colleagues if you have questions or are in need of resources in the course of covering a story. You can learn more about the Coalition and our member programs at www.dccadv.org.”