Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office is working to increase awareness within the community. The agency aims to educate residents about domestic violence and available resources for victims.

The sheriff’s office encourages anyone experiencing domestic violence to contact local law enforcement or support organizations. They also urge community members to share information to help prevent domestic violence.

For assistance, victims can call the sheriff’s office at 662-624-3085, dial 911 in emergencies, or reach the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Texting “START” to 88788 is also an option. Additional support is available through the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence at 1-800-989-3234 and the National Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474.

The sheriff’s office emphasizes the importance of community involvement in ending domestic violence and encourages sharing resources and information. The campaign uses hashtags such as #coahomacountysheriff and #domesticviolenceawareness to promote ongoing awareness efforts.

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