October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Left to Right: Michella Friesen, Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt and Sarah Chamoux
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the swift movement of a pen, Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt proclaimed October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The proclamation states that the City of Oskaloosa recognizes the importance of designating a time devoted to increasing the general public’s awareness of domestic violence. Domestic Violence affects every person in the City of Oskaloosa as a survivor or as a family member, significant other, neighbor or co-worker of a survivor.
It goes on to state, Oskaloosa’s domestic violence volunteer advocates and staff members promote domestic violence prevention by offering educational programs to schools, churches and civic groups as well as professional training to medical, mental health, law enforcement, education and criminal justice personnel regarding domestic violence issues.
Crisis Intervention Services requests public support and assistance as it continues to work toward a society where all women, children and men can live in peace, free from violence and exploitation.
If you need help or would like to volunteer or just need more information about Crisis Intervention Services, visit them on the web at www.cismc.org, email them at crisisintervention@mahaska.org or call them at 641.673.0336.Their crisis line is 641.673.5499.
