October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence has impacted the lives of a heartbreaking number of women, and men, across Arizona. It is an epidemic with tragic consequences, and many individuals struggle to leave an abusive partner.

With limited family support, immense financial challenges, and the fear of uncertain court proceedings, many victims may feel that staying with an abusive partner is the only option.

With Covid-19 wreaking havoc around the globe, your support is needed now more than ever. Isolated from family, friends and work due to stay at home orders, many domestic violence victims find themselves trapped. In fact, so far this year, Phoenix Police have received more than 21,000 calls for service related to domestic violence, while countless others go unreported due to the proximity of abusers to their victims.