ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Communities across Idaho and the nation mark October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a time dedicated to educating the public about relationship abuse and connecting survivors with critical resources as advocates work to end violence in homes nationwide.

This article has several links to local law enforcement agencies and victim services.

The observance traces its origins to October 1981, when it began as a single Day of Unity before expanding into a month-long awareness campaign. Each year, advocacy organizations and communities use October to bring people together around efforts to recognize warning signs of abuse, share survivor experiences and provide information to policymakers and community leaders about addressing domestic violence.

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