Family Law Blog

Help End Violence against Women, Men, and Children during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Denver Divorce Lawyer on October 17, 2011

October has taken on the responsibility of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) for the last 24 years and played a vital role in raising awareness of domestic violence in our society and helping battered women, men, and children find the support they need. Organizations like the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) encourage community support and involvement towards the ultimate goal of ending domestic violence.

Domestic violence, or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), is defined as willful abusive behaviors and actions, such as physical assault, intimidation, sexual assault, and battery, committed against a spouse, child, or intimate partner. The consequences of domestic violence can run deep and last a lifetime. Battered women, men, and children suffer emotional and psychological trauma, physical injury, and, in extreme cases, death. In a society where many cases of domestic violence are never reported, it is important to reach out to those afraid to cry out.

The vital first step in ending physical and/or emotional abuse is removing oneself from the situation. If you or a loved one has suffered from domestic violence in Colorado, the compassionate Denver protective order lawyers at Kaplan Law, LLC, can help. Both civil and criminal courts handle domestic violence cases in Colorado. They pursue protective orders on behalf of the abused victim or victims and initiate criminal proceedings if necessary. At Kaplan Law, we can give you the support and guidance you need to persevere during such a difficult time. Contact us today for a confidential consultation at (303) 458-5500.