 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Lolita Allen is a family advocacy program analyst for the Navy. Well, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time for communities to come together and build awareness and a movement towards a safe and healthy relationship for individuals and families. And it's observed to bring light to an issue that affects a community in a staggering way. This year's theme, Silence Hides Violence, aims to bring awareness to how abuse and relationships are in a culture of silence and shame. If you or anyone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or online at thehotline.org. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Jonathan Pankall.