Rep. Sykes recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Congresswoman Sykes recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since coming to Congress, Congresswoman Sykes has led nine pieces of legislation which establish protections for survivors of domestic violence. Too many Americans from all backgrounds and ages face domestic violence in communities across the country. As the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, it is Congresswoman Sykes’ duty to ensure our neighbors, friends, and family members can live safely in our neighborhoods. That’s why she is leading legislation to empower and protect survivors of domestic violence, hold abusers accountable, and ultimately, save lives. Our communities are stronger when everyone is safe from violence. Nationally, one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. In 2022, Ohio suffered 112 domestic violence fatalities from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, 17 of which were children. Additionally, 1,359 incidents of domestic violence were reported in Summit County, and 1,527 in Stark County. Learn more about Congresswoman Sykes' work to combat domestic violence at https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-recognizes-october-as-domestic-violence-awareness-month-leads-legislation-to-protect-survivors-of-domestic-violence.