Domestic Violence Awareness Month

A look at VHA's Watch team, operating 24/7 to ensure continuous care and safety for Veterans, handling emergencies and maintaining situational awareness across the VA system.

Significant progress has been made toward identifying, preventing, and helping those who experience domestic violence, but there is still work to be done.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and beyond, VA encourages Veterans, their partners, and VA staff members to check out resources and services related to intimate partner violence (IPV).

In America 27% of women and 11% of men report experiencing intimate partner violence. And it is higher in the Veteran population. Learn about VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program.

White Ribbon VA Month serves to focus our attention on the deep impact of domestic violence and abuse on those individuals and to join with them to say it is time to rise against violence.

White Ribbon VA Month will be recognized by VA during October, which is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. White Ribbon VA encourages both men and women to commit to help end violence against others and to proudly wear a white ribbon to represent their commitment.

HARLINGEN, Texas — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and VA [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and [...]