Drake University and Drake Public Safety recognizes the importance of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, please go to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800.799.SAFE {7233}) for help.

If you are in danger on or near the campus, call 911 for the Des Moines Police Department or 515-271-2222 for Drake Public Safety.

Please download the Drake Guardian App at https://www.drake.edu/publicsafety/drakeguardianmobileapp/ for additional functionality.

— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services