No one should ever experience abuse, especially from someone they trust and love. Unfortunately, the National Domestic Violence Hotline reports intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year.
This issue should be addressed year-round, but we recognize October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness of the signs of abuse and help share the resources available to support survivors.
This year, I supported two new laws to help protect victims and prevent domestic violence offenses. One new law will help victims make arrangements for their safety by requiring individuals arrested for domestic violence to be held for at least 24 hours before they can be released on bail. A second new law makes it a crime for certain individuals to use electronic devices like Air Tags to track an individual without their knowledge.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or click here to locate a certified domestic violence help program in a county near you.Â
