According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime; 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women; and women aged 20-24 are at the greatest risk of non-fatal domestic partner violence (www.ncadv.org). Estrella Mountain Community College, a Maricopa Community College, will host a variety of campus activities during the month of October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness and to provide resources to men and women who find themselves in dangerous relationships. All events are free and open to the public.
If you, or someone you know is in a dangerous relationship, please contact any of the agencies listed below:
Legal Advocacy Hotline - AZ Coalition Against Domestic Violence
602-297-2900
800-782-6400
www.azcadv.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.ncadv.org
National 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
800-787-3224 (TDD)
For additional information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities, please contact Dr. Olga Tsoudis at 623-935-8592.