Face Forward Provides Free Plastic Surgery to Domestic Violence Victims

October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for many the only time it ever comes to mind, yet domestic violence is alive and well around the world. It really thrives when people are silent, but if bystanders would take a stand and join with victims to bring awareness it would definitely lessen the strength of this violent crime.  A Los Angeles-based organization named Face Forward recognizes the pain victims endure, inside and out, and has a mission which includes providing free plastic surgery to domestic violence victims.

It seems society feels safer as long as they think domestic violence is happening somewhere else and to someone else. The truth is, it occurs in every neighborhood and within many families regardless of ethnicity, age, race, economic status or sexual orientation. Abusers are more often recognized as males, but many times women fall into the offense category as well.

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