October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Washington County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to stamping out domestic violence in our community. We work closely with community groups and our partners in law enforcement to protect victims and hold offenders accountable. All month long, we raise awareness of domestic violence by highlighting resources available to survivors. Please find more information on Domestic Violence resources available to victims of domestic violence in English and Spanish.
We also encourage you to view this comprehensive resource guide detailing services available across Washington County.
Upcoming Events
Save the date for the upcoming Run for Hope in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Taking place Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Hare Field in Hillsboro, community members are encouraged to attend to show their support for anyone living in an unsafe situation. Registration opens July 7th, 2025.
Wear Purple Day
Collaborate with your workplace, classroom or your family and friends to wear purple. Wearing purple on this day helps raise awareness of domestic violence. Take a photo of yourself or your group and share on social media with the hashtag #WashCoWearsPurple!
Domestic Violence Summit
Join us for an evening of conversation about the impacts of domestic violence in Washington County. This free event hosted by the Domestic Violence Resource Center will feature powerful speakers, a clip from an upcoming documentary, and a discussion with folks supporting survivors in the community. The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Vault Theater: 350 E Main St, Hillsboro. Register Here!
Video Resources
Our office thanks the Washington County Board of Commissioners for proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Washington County. You may watch the proclamation and presentation to the board and review the following resources in our Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month series.
Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Honrando Mes de Conciencia Sobre la Violencia Doméstica
Family Justice Center of Washington County and the Domestic Violence Resource Center
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Impacts on Children
There are many resources available to victims of domestic violence. Senior Deputy District Attorney Gina Skinner joins Deputy District Attorney Katherine Miller to discuss the support available to victims throughout Washington County.
Hay muchos recursos disponibles para las víctimas de violencia doméstica. La fiscal adjunta de distrito Gina Skinner se une a la fiscal adjunta de distrito Katherine Miller para discutir el apoyo disponible para las víctimas en todo el condado de Washington.
Information on the Domestic Violence Resource Center
Información sobre el Centro de Recursos Sobre Violencia Doméstica
Teen Dating & Healthy Relationships
Citas entre adolescentes y relaciones saludables
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Dangers of Strangulation
Mes de Conciencición Sobre la Violencia Domética, Los peligros del estrangulamiento
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