October is Domestic Violance Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and all month long we are bringing attention to the lethal problem of Domestic Gun Violence. Every week, nine American women are shot dead by their husband or intimate partner, according to a new report from the Violence Policy Center. Yet Congress refuses to act on the most common-sense measures to keep guns out of the hands of abusers.

Throughout October, we’ll demand action from Congress to #Savethe9 women who die every week because their violent partner has access to a gun. We’re holding events in many of the “Top 10” worst states for female homicide, visiting our legislators during a week of action over Congressional recess, and bring awareness through an easy but impactful craft. See how you can get involved.

Contact Congressman Chris Smith - DC Office 202-225-3765 and ask him to be a leader in Violence Against Women and support HR1565 (Universal Background Checks)

NEED HELP? If you are in an abusive situation and need help, call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.