RFD ILLINOIS — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Illinois advocates are reminding communities of the warning signs of domestic violence.

Domestic violence can take on many forms and Jennifer Tolladay and Andrea Kocher with DOVE, Inc. indicate it is an issue that knows no bounds. Tolladay says abuse can be physical but it often starts subtly through emotional and mental abuse.

Most victims will not even realize they are being abused because there is no physical abuse.