October is domestic violence awareness month

More than 16 million people in the United States experience some form of intimate partner abuse per year. In our community, our Domestic Violence Programs work every day to provide safety, shelter, and services for families to process and heal from trauma.

Did you know?

people experience intimate partner violence every minute in the United States
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of women aged 18 and older in the US have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
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of child abuse victims also report experiencing domestic violence
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Will you support the important work our domestic violence teams do in our Kansas City community?
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About our Domestic VIolence Programs

The Domestic Violence Housing Program was built in 2019 to address this barrier and is home to 25 independent living apartments. Victim-Survivors and their families can enter the Domestic Violence Housing Program and gain access to rent and utility assistance for up to two years, as well as therapy, case management, preschool programming, advocacy, and additional wrap-around services.

Share your support

Join us on October 17th for “Wear Purple Day”, a day dedicated to showing support for domestic violence survivors. Don’t forget to tag @Synergy_Services in your photos!

Learn how you can get involved this Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

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Help spread the word about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the resources available to your community by sharing the social media post below.

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Did you know Kansas City has a dedicated domestic violence hotline?

Join me and @Synergy_Services this Domestic Violence Awareness Month in spreading the word about Kansas City’s dedicated hotline, 816-HOTLINE.

One call can save a life, and you can help ensure everyone knows about this important resource!

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Get Help Now

Please don’t hesitate. Get to a safe place and call our 24/7 hotline.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.

24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 Youth Crisis Hotline

24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline

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