Did You Know...?  Every 15 seconds a woman is physically assaulted in her home. Children who witness violence grow up believing that violence is a reasonable alternative to solving problems.  60% of children from violent homes become abusive adults. Domestic violence is a major cause of homelessness. A large percentage of women and children living on the street became homeless because of domestic violence.  The Domestic Violence Advocacy Council in Charlotte-Mecklenburg is focusing this year's events on community partnerships and how it will take all of us; including domestic violence service providers, houses of worship and community leaders alike to end the cycle of violence. Surrounding Counties:   Gaston County     Union County        North Carolina: The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence's (www.NCCADV.org) statewide theme for North Carolina's Domestic Violence Awareness Month is "Domestic Violence Affects Everyone: Everyone Can Make A Difference"  Also, check out the 2009 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation In Mecklenburg County, the Domestic Violence Advocacy Council is a group of committee members dedicated to eliminating domestic violence in our community. For more information on the effects of domestic violence in our community, call the Mecklenburg County Community Support Services Women's Commission at 704-336-3210 or United Family Services' Shelter For Battered Women 24-hour hotline at 704-332-2513. For more information on the Domestic Violence Advocacy Council, check out http://dvac.charmeck.org, call 704-432-1568 or email dvac@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.