October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Gracie Warda, Assistant Online Editor

With close to 25 percent of women suffering from domestic violence, the need for help is pressing. To bring awareness to bystanders and ultimately help the sufferers of abuse, October has been named Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What is domestic Violence? Who suffers from domestic violence? How can you help yourself or someone else who is a victim to domestic violence? Look below for answers.