During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mayor Bowser Highlights Resources to Support Survivors

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mayor Bowser Highlights Resources to Support Survivors Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 tonyea.tharpe Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:06am (Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of Purple Thursday, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ), the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) are recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlighting the District’s partnerships with community organizations to prevent domestic violence and connect residents with critical resources, investments in survivor services, and efforts to hold offenders accountable. “No one should have to live in fear of violence, and we want Washingtonians to know that support and resources are available,” said Mayor Bowser. “We’re focused on making sure we have the right policies in place, that we’re making the right investments, and building the best partnerships to keep people safe and help survivors heal.” In Fiscal Year 2027, the District has awarded more than $41 million across 45 grants supporting domestic violence survivors, an increase of nearly 7% over the past two ye

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