10/06/2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and at NILJ, we believe awareness is about more than recognizing the issue. It’s about safety, support, prevention, and making sure people know they are not alone.
Our work focuses on missing persons and unresolved cases, helping bring answers, resolution, and closure to individuals and families facing incredibly difficult circumstances. Through that work, we see how deeply safety, trauma, and violence can impact individuals, families, and communities.
Domestic violence can take many forms, and sometimes the warning signs aren’t obvious from the outside. Awareness means learning what healthy relationships look like, recognizing concerning behaviors, checking in on the people we care about, and knowing where to turn when support is needed.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home, their relationships, and their community.
This month, we’ll be sharing information and resources throughout October to help raise awareness, encourage conversations about safety, and connect those who may need support with organizations that can help.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233), texting START to 88788, or visiting thehotline.org.
Awareness can start a conversation. Safety can change a life. And knowing where to turn can make all the difference. 💜
