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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please show your support on Thursday, October 23rd by participating in Go Purple Day! By wearing purple on this day, our community will join together to raise awareness and show support to all victims and families which have been impacted by domestic violence.

Domestic violence is a public health and safety issue that can be intertwined with other issues:
• Poverty
• Homelessness
• Unemployment
• Substance abuse
• Crime
• Human rights
• Gender equality
• Child development

This behavior involves physical (sexual), emotional and verbal abuse by one partner against another in an intimate relationship such as marriage, cohabitation, dating, or within a family.
It can range from subtle forms such as controlling behavior to violent physical abuse that can result in disfigurement or death.
Research shows that children, who live with domestic violence, develop PTSD, depression, anxiety, violence, and cognitive problems.
They are more likely to attempt suicide, run away from home, engage in teenage prostitution, and commit sexual assault crimes. They are also at a greater risk of having serious adult health problems (tobacco use, substance abuse, obesity, cancer, heart disease, a higher risk for unintended pregnancy).

The agencies below offer the following domestic violence services:
• a 24-hour hotline
• walk-in crisis counseling
• social service and systems advocacy
• legal advocacy
• housing solutions
• support groups
Support Network for Battered Women
408-541-6100

Crisis Line
1257 Tasman Drive Suite C; Sunnyvale, CA; 800-572-2782

Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence
408-279-2962

National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233

Women’s Crisis Support
1537 Pacific Avenue; Santa Cruz, CA; 24-hour crisis line, legal and shelter services; 831-425-4030, 831-685-3737

Victims of Crime Resource Center
3200 Fifth Avenue; McGeorge School of Law; Sacramento, CA; Tips for stalking victims; 800-842-8467