It’s October, and that means more than just the beginning of spooky season. This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which means that it’s time for New Times’ annual Awareness issue! This year you can read about what the pandemic means for child abuse and its victims; the pandemic breast cancer screening slump; a new event dedicated to creating a community for individuals affected by breast cancer; and state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s work to help prevent domestic violence and aid its victims.

Read all the stories in the issue here!