(Le Mars) — Statistics indicate that one of every four women are the victims of domestic abuse. October serves as the Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Cathy VanMaanen with SafePlace, the organization formerly known as CSADV, says whether or not we realize it, all of us probably knows a domestic violence victim.
VanMaanen says domestic violence is not just a woman’s victim issue, but in fact some men are also the victims of domestic violence.
The SafePlace official says domestic violence calls rank as among the top for law enforcement authorities.
VanMaanen says domestic violence doesn’t necessarily have to mean an assault has occurred. She says it can be emotional and mental, as well as physical abuse.
VanMaanen says possible “red flags” in a domestic violence relationship may include a spouse that checks phone calls, or constantly looks at the spending of money from their spouse or significant other.
