Awareness

Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, signs a proclamation acknowledging October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 5, 2015. The proclamation reads: 1. Domestic violence has no place in our society, and we have a moral obligation to help prevent it. The terrible tragedies that result from it destroy lives and insult the dignity of women, men, and children. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to underscore our commitment to bringing an end to violence in the home. 2. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and throughout the year, we are grateful for the advocates, counselors, and others who provide care to those affected by these acts of cruelty and for the law enforcement personnel and others who work to bring offenders to justice. We extend our compassion to the victims of domestic violence and urge them to seek assistance through local Family Justice Centers, faith-based and community organizations, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. By working together, we can build an America where every home honors the value and dignity of its loved ones. 3. Now therefore, in recognition of the important work done by domestic violence programs, I do hereby proclaim the month of October to be National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urge all citizens to actively participate in the scheduled activities and programs to work toward improving victim safety and holding perpetrators of domestic abuse accountable for their actions against individual victims and our society as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)