October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Helping Services for Youth & Families' Domestic Abuse Resource Center is hosting Domestic Violence Awareness Events during the month of October. In Iowa and around the world, October is a month to create awareness around domestic violence, using the color purple to symbolize the cause.

Throughout the month of October you will notice local coffee shops placing stickers listing Helping Services' 24/7 Resource Line (800-383-2988) on coffee sleeves and table tents with information displayed at area businesses to spread awareness around domestic violence.

Last year, the Helping Services' Domestic Abuse Resource Center team of advocates and volunteers assisted 294 individual survivors of domestic abuse in the 7 counties the team serves (Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek). Staff and volunteers also answered 1,160 calls on our Resource Line and provided 131 transportation trips for clients.

For more info about Helping Services' Domestic Abuse Resource Center please call 800-383-2988 to speak with an advocate or visit www.helpingservices.org.