As the calendar flips to October, Gilbert has joined the collective mission to shine a spotlight on an often-veiled societal blight-domestic violence. The local Town Council has officially embraced this cause by making a public commitment to boost awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), as reported by the Town of Gilbert’s official website. This year’s greater theme, “Hold, Heal, and Center,” focuses on rooting out oppression and bolstering the marginalized to staunch the bleeding of its impacts on community life.