October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In West Hollywood, community members are busy promoting Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Earlier this week, council members Lindsey Horvath and Abbe Land introduced and passed a measure that will lead to the development of a Community Response Team that will specialize in domestic abuse.

When interviewed by reporters, Ms. Horvath said, "While there are many reasons offered for the incidents of domestic violence in our recent Public Safety report, we know that there are NO excuses for domestic violence."

Ms. Land said that the new program would create additional awareness about domestic violence both in heterosexual relationships and same-sex relationships.

The team will be comprised of staff members from the city who will work with the National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles.  All participants will bring together various domestic violence agencies to ensure that responses are quick and well coordinated.

Are you in an abusive relationship?  Put an end to the abuse by contacting our law firm and working with a Los Angeles family law attorney.