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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty

Representing the 3rd District of Ohio

Beatty Statement on Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 8, 2014
Press Release

Beatty Statement on Domestic Violence Awareness Month

COLUMBUS, OH – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October:

“In Ohio, nearly one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Only a fraction, less than one-fifth, of women who receive domestic violence services file legal charges against their attacker. The innocent and often voiceless victims of these devastating acts deserve better from our justice system, our legislatures, and our society.

“The nightmare of domestic and sexual violence is all too prevalent in our communities, and we must change this unfortunate fact. There can be no excuse, we must all work together to prevent this violence and help victims and families.”

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