Domestic Violence Awareness Month recognized in Monroe County

Advocates highlight ‘Safe at Home’ program to protect survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but advocates said it's much more than sharing the stories of those lost and the ones who have survived; it's also about keeping survivors safe from their abusers. "I myself am a survivor, so just being able to work with these women, you know powerful women, because we empower them to let them know that there are better days ahead," said Daffany Baker Ph.D, the vice pres…

How to help victims during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

TYLER, Texas (KETK) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month but it's never too early to start helping victims. Celebrate Forever Families helps local survivors of domestic abuse Domestic violence affects people across all of Texas and according to Esperanza United, 37.5 percent of women living in border towns have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. In Hidalgo County there were almost 9,400 cases reported last year. …

October is domestic violence awareness month

Helping Services for Youth & Families’ Domestic Abuse Resource Center (DARC) is recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness during the month of October. Throughout Iowa and around the country, October is a month to create awareness around domestic violence, using the color…

SAFE Shelter Centers ties ribbons on trees for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

SAFE Shelter Centers ties purple ribbons on trees in Forsyth Park for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Advocates unite to spread message of hope for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and advocates across Connecticut are uniting to spread a message of perseverance and hope. Cheryl, who asked for her last name to not be used, is a domestic violence survivor. "If he hit you once, he's probably going to hit you again," Cheryl said. "When he was choking me, I knew in that moment I was dying, and my children were watching it." Cheryl said an argument almost t…

Hochul declares October domestic violence awareness month

In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday issued a proclamation and directed that all state landmarks be illuminated in purple on Sunday and on Purple Thursday, Oct. 19, in honor of those impacted…