# Domestic violence awareness and support initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-awareness-and-support-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-04T21:17:39.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, local and legal authorities in the United States and the United Kingdom are implementing various initiatives to support survivors and increase public awareness. In the United Kingdom, Office for National Statistics data for the year ending March 2025 indicates that approximately 3.8 million people aged 16 and older experienced domestic abuse, including roughly 2.2 million women and 1.5 million men. Legal experts, such as Richard Port MBE of mfg Solicitors, emphasize that such abuse frequently encompasses coercive control, economic abuse, and emotional manipulation in addition to physical violence. In the United States, Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth has launched a ‘Gold Standard’ initiative to standardize trauma-informed training for law enforcement, paramedics, and prosecutors. This effort aims to create a national model for victim services, particularly as Clackamas County reportedly files domestic violence and sexual assault cases at approximately twice the national average. Other regional efforts include proclamations in Cullman, Alabama, and Morris County, New Jersey, to recognize support organizations. In Fresno, California, medical professionals report that domestic violence affects approximately one in three women and one in four men during their lifetime. Specialized assistance is being provided through various channels, such as the Domestic Violence Coalition in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, and the nonprofit SAFE San Juans in the San Juan Islands. National resources like the National Domestic Violence Hotline continue to offer 24/7 confidential support. ## Claims - An estimated 3.8 million people aged 16 and over in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2025. (single source) - Of the domestic abuse victims in England and Wales, approximately 2.2 million were women and 1.5 million were men. (single source) - Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth aims to make the county a national leader in victim services through a 'Gold Standard' initiative. (single source) - Clackamas County files domestic violence and sexual assault cases at roughly twice the national average. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights support resources During Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, various U.S. regions and organizations are highlighting warning signs of abuse and promoting support services and safety planning for victims. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/domestic-violence-awareness-initiatives-highlighted-in-california-and-oklahoma ### 2026-09-30: Domestic abuse awareness initiatives launched in UK and US As Domestic Abuse Awareness Month occurs, officials in England, Wales, and Clackamas County, Oregon, are highlighting victim support and the scale of domestic and sexual violence. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/domestic-abuse-awareness-initiatives-launched-in-uk-and-us ### 2026-09-30: Cullman and Morris County proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Municipalities in Cullman and Morris County have proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to support survivors and recognize local advocacy organizations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cullman-and-morris-county-proclaim-october-as-domestic-violence-awareness-month --- Cite as: Domestic violence awareness and support initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-awareness-and-support-initiatives