October is Domestic Violence Awareness month in the United States.
This week, the Smoky Mountain News has partnered with REACH of Haywood County to publish a series of stories outlining the ways domestic violence perpetrators can victimize those they should love and what resources are available for anyone in need.
REACH of Haywood County
By Lisa Kirkpatrick
In our mountains, behind closed doors
By Sarah Kihn
Women of vision: Celebrating resilience and community
Mistaken perceptions
By Lori Castner
The cycle of healing: Finding wholeness after violence
By Katie Miller
Getting free: Terror, violence and … finally freedom
By Kit Gruelle
When love becomes a weapon
By Lynn Carlson
Martha: A life silenced by domestic violence
Legal aid is a crucial lifeline
By Evie Sandlin White
From enforcement to empathy: How law enforcement has evolved through the years
By Dr. Sara Vogel
Just a piece of paper?: The effectiveness of a domestic violence protective order
By Daniel Worrall
Breaking the cycle: Protecting survivors, strengthening families
By Savannah Anders
Shining a light: Honoring the missing, protecting the living
By Kelsey Owle
Tea that warms the heart
By Rebecca Bradley
Remember when?
By Buffy Queen