- May 2, 2024
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Sheriff Rick Staly and the men and women of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month first started nationwide in October 1987 to raise awareness for those working on domestic violence issues.
Staly has led many Domestic Violence Awareness summits. This year would have been FCSO’s fourth year hosting the Domestic Violence Awareness Summit, but the event was canceled because of COVID-19. FCSO plans to continue our annual Domestic Violence Awareness Summit in 2022.
“Four years ago, we formed our first Domestic Violence Task Force in Flagler County after a series of domestic related homicides,” Staly said. “The community came together and developed a community-driven response that significantly lowered domestic violence. However, this year we are seeing a 4% increase in domestic violence cases and a 46% increase in offenders violating domestic violence injunctions. We believe this increase is related to the anger and pressures of COVID-19 in relationships. Arrests are also up 11%. If you abuse someone, you will be arrested.”
October is a month to remember and re-dedicate the community’s efforts to support victims of domestic violence and help victims escape the cycle of abuse. Below are resources and signs of domestic violence:
Signs of Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone but is often overlooked, excused or denied by the victim or friends. This is especially true when the abuse is verbal or emotional, rather than physical. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. If you recognize yourself or someone you know is in a violent relationship, mentally or physically, you can call the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911 or the Flagler Family Life Center at 386-437-3505.
To learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness Month visit: https://ncadv.org/2021DVAM
Watch the PSA video here: https://youtu.be/lcKYnrMv18o
