On June 13th, victims of family violence will be recognized as people around the country work to raise awareness through public education.

Why educate the public on the issue of abuse? Family violence is a daunting problem that needs to be addressed. Raising awareness is essential because victims are often too scared or embarrassed to report abuse. Plus, raising awareness is the only way to educate your community about the seriousness and prevalence of child abuse and domestic violence. Check out these statistics:

• Nearly four children die as a result of child abuse each day.
  
  
• Only about 1/7 of domestic assaults are brought to the attention of the police.
  
  
• Among all violent crimes, rape/sexual assault is the crime least often reported to law enforcement.

(These statistics were taken from www.stopfamilyviolence.org. For more statistics, click here.

GET INFORMED

• Find out about women's and children's issues and help stop family violence.
  
  
• Learn about the Family Violence Prevention Fund. See how activists are contributing to prevention and find out what you can do to join the cause.

GET INVOLVED
On June 13th or any other time:

• Contact Congress about important legislation affecting women and children.
  
  
• Check out these state and local domestic violence resources, make contact and get involved!

For more opportunities for involvement and to learn more about child and women abuse, check out Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault.

If you or someone you know is a victim, please call the following hotlines:

• 1-800-4-A-CHILD (child abuse)
  
  
• 1-800-799-SAFE (domestic violence)
  
  
• 1-800-656-HOPE (sexual assault)

What happen if there has been abuse in a family but its not caused by a adult but by a sibling?