Domestic violence and sexual assault are pervasive and life-threatening crimes affecting millions of individuals across our nation regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, or education. The issue remains extremely relevant and far-reaching, and has been spotlighted recently by cases involving NFL players, as well as pop star Chris Brown. While these well-known and well-covered stories have shed light on domestic violence and helped alert the public to its dangers, many incidents still go unreported and unknown. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it is important to recognize how domestic or intimate partner violence affects people, including innocent children, in our country. The statistics are startling. According
