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October is Domestic violence Awareness Month
By Sara Wahl, SWCC Executive Director
October 07, 2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of domestic violence, to honor survivors, to remember those whose lives have been lost and to commit to helping everyone live free from violence and fear. For the Southwest Crisis Center (SWCC), this work happens year-round — not just in October. Since 1984, SWCC has provided support, advocacy, and hope to individuals…
It's no joke
By Kari Voss-Drost, Southwest Crisis Center assistant director
October 11, 2022
This past weekend I was in line at a concession stand when a guy standing behind me started harassing the woman at the front of the line. As he did so, he laughed and rhetorically asked, “If you can’t verbally abuse your neighbor, who can you?” The answer is, “No one.” Whether it is verbal, physical, sexual or psychological, violence and abuse is never OK. Now, I understand that the man thought…
Let's end the abuse
By Kari Voss-Drost, Southwest Crisis Center assistant director
October 19, 2021
Each year the Southwest Crisis Center joins advocates, survivors and supporters across the nation to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). More prevalent than most realize, one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Last year, the Southwest Crisis Center served over 500 individuals, families and children, providing nearly…

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