October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

At the Monday, September 22, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation declaring the month of October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Nassau County, Florida.

In the United States, it is believed that all citizens have a fundamental right to safety in their lives, homes and community. However, statistics show that 24 people become victims of domestic violence every minute. Studies have also revealed that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 18-34.

Domestic violence plays a key role in other social problems including homelessness, pregnancy outcomes, mental health decline, substance abuse, child abuse, and unemployment. The provision of education on community services available for victims is one of the most important life-saving services a community can provide. Coordination between law enforcement, the Department of Children and Families, civil and criminal courts, health care providers, batterers intervention programs, domestic violence centers, and the community has proven to be the best way to provide for the safety of victims.

Representatives from Micah's Place, Nassau County's only certified domestic violence center, were in attendance to accept the Proclamation. Executive Director Tracie Fasel stated, "Recognition like this allows us to spread awareness to the community. We are hopeful we can make the statistics go way down. We attempt to do that everyday through our shelter, our outreach services, and with our community partners. Micah's Place remains committed to working with those survivors every single day, not just during the month of October. Thank you so much for recognizing us and bringing awareness to this issue and for supporting those survivors and their families."

The Board of County Commissioners encourages all residents to take part in raising awareness of domestic violence and supporting survivors in their journey toward safety and healing. By working together as a community, we can break the cycle of abuse, promote healthy relationships, and create a safer, stronger Nassau County for everyone.