Domestic Violence Awareness
If you’re a Veteran who is involved in an abusive relationship and have experienced IPV, the Mental Health Department stands ready to help you.
October is Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness Month. The VA cares about Veterans affected by Domestic Violence (DV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) recognizes Domestic Violence (DV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious yet, preventable public health problem that may disproportionately affect Veterans. To help address the impact IPV has on Veterans, family members and VA employees, the IPVAP recommends and promotes the importance of reviewing intimate partner relationships for health and safety.
This October, the IPVAP DVAM 2020 theme is:
“Check Up, Check In, Check Out Relationship Health and Safety.”
A relationship health and safety Check Up is an opportunity for education, prevention and early intervention for Veterans, their partners and VA employees. We encourage Veterans, their Partners, and VA staff to Check In with their local IPVAP Coordinator to Check Out available resources and services. Together we can make a difference.
Find resources and support here https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Index.asp or by calling the National toll-free 24-hour Domestic Violence hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Contact your local IPVAPC directly at (304) 623-3461 Ext. 2019/3905
