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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At home, in the workplace, in your community – everyone knows someone whose life will forever be changed by domestic violence. The number of U.S. adults who have experienced some form of domestic abuse is staggering…
Psychological aggression = nearly 1 in 2 adults*
Physical abuse, rape, stalking = more than 1 in 4*
Financial abuse = 99% of domestic violence cases*
Because domestic violence is chronically underreported, there is someone close to you who is suffering in silence. Join us in our mission to build strong families that are free of all forms of violence! Stay connected all month long to discover the many ways you can help. #DVAM #believesurvivors #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
*Sources: NNEDV, CDC, NISVS
Join us as we formally kick off our domestic violence awareness activities in Southbridge on October 7th!
We’ll start at New Hope’s Southbridge office with some refreshments, followed by a walk to Jacob Edwards Library to check out our awareness exhibit. Then, we’ll have a vigil-style walk to Town Hall for the Town Council meeting, where New Hope will receive a citation in recognition of this important awareness month. Activities start at 5:45pm.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/NewHopeDVAM if you would like to attend so that staff can plan accordingly. We hope to see you on the 7th!