October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! To help recognize Domestic Violence awareness we’ve compiled a list of activities YOU can do to take action and create communities free of family violence.
- Add a purple ribbon to your social media profile.
- Volunteer with our Domestic Violence Housing Program.
- Watch this great video about domestic violence by Jackson Katz, and share it with your networks!
- Organize a moment of silence for domestic violence survivors.
- Light the town purple by replacing the lightbulbs outside your home or office with purple lightbulbs, and encourage others to do the same!
- Ask your business to be a #MovetoEndDV Ambassador.
- Join us at Stand up for Synergy benefitting programs like our Domestic Violence Housing Program!
- Talk about identifying healthy vs. unhealthy relationships with your friends and children.
- Research the candidates running for elected office to see if they have a stance against domestic violence, violence against women and dating violence.
- If you’re a nurse, doctor or social worker, take a minute to educate your community on the health impacts of domestic violence.
- Wear purple on October 19 in support of domestic violence survivors.
- Talk to your teenagers about digital dating violence and teen dating violence, and help them identify what a healthy relationship looks like.
- Ask your employer to match your donation to our Domestic Violence Housing Program.
- Encourage your athletic coaches to talk to their teams about the importance of respect and nonviolence.
- Organize a drive for clothing, household goods, and hygiene products to donate to your local shelter.
