Raising Awareness
to Save Lives & Give HopeOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month – a time when domestic violence service providers across the country plan events to mourn those who died, celebrate those who´ve survived, promote the availability of free and confidential help, and encourage communities to get involved. It´s also about raising awareness. Despite tremendous success in bringing domestic violence out from behind closed doors, ignorance, indifference and denial continue to create barriers for victims seeking help and thwart efforts to prevent this pervasive and devastating crime. Please use the resources and information on this page to learn more about domestic violence and to do something, in whatever way you can, to help create safer, stronger communitites. Pennsylvania Legislature Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness MonthThe Pennsylvania Senate designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read Full Resolution The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read Full Resolution
 Click here for more information and resources from the National Domestic Violence Awareness Project | White House ProclamationPlease click here to read a proclamation signed by the President regarding national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Remember Their NamesWe invite anyone who has lost a loved one to domestic violence in Pennsylvania to submit her or his photo, name, age and date of death for inclusion in our victims´ memorial at the top of our website. It doesn´t matter what year they were killed; it matters that they are not forgotten. Please send your submissions to jky@pcadv.org. Photos will be returned upon request.
|  Join the DVAM Twitter Town Hall MeetingDate: Wednesday, October 19th at 3pm Eastern/12 Pacific.
Topic: How can we make "healthy relationships" cool for youth? Sharing strategies and lessons on the use of language and generational accessibility.
Location: Twitter.com at #reachyouth. For more information click here |
