Domestic Violence Prevention at the Defense Supply Center Columbus

Since 1981, October has been National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The observance serves to educate communities, individuals, couples and families about Family Advocacy Program services and other community resources that can help prevent, raise awareness of, and inform the community of the many ways to report domestic abuse.

If you need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence at 614-224-4663. Please feel free to call us for additional information or to schedule a consultation.

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Domestic Violence Statistics

Ohio Domestic Violence Fatalities July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 as reported by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network
View statistics | www.odvn.org | 800-934-9840

131 fatalities in 90 cases
18% of cases involved children at the scene
86% of fatal incidents involved guns
17 fatalities were third-party fatalities
15 young victims were killed
22 cases involved a both a homicide and suicide

Resources Available to Assist Families and Reduce Stress in the Columbus Area:

DSCC Installation Family Advocacy Program: (614) 692-7217
Help Me Grow, Ohio Department of Health: Help Me Grow is a voluntary family support program for pregnant women or new parents. Offered in every county of the state through a well-established network, Help Me Grow is an evidence-based program that promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children. Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a non-judgmental and compassionate approach that empowers parents with skills, tools and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of their children. (800) 755-GROW (4769).