Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched in October 1987 to increase awareness. It is also a great time to highlight the available resources and remind survivors they are supported.

During the next month, we will be hosting events and sharing information to help you know more about domestic violence, who it affects, opportunities to support survivors and what you can do to put a cap on it.

Week of Oct. 3 – Do You Know About Domestic Violence?

Sharing information about domestic violence and sharing a button for you to show your commitment to knowing more so you can do more.

Week of Oct. 10 – Do You Know Us?

Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Visit the Silent Witness display hosted by Sojourn, in A. Lincoln Commons. This powerful display honors those whose lives ended prematurely due to domestic violence.

Oct. 13, 9 a.m. — A. Lincoln Commons and virtually — Listen to one of our colleagues, Jolene Lamb, share her story of surviving domestic violence.

Week of Oct. 17 – Do You Know How to Support Survivors?

Join us in decorating pumpkins with messages of support to survivors. Times and locations will be announced.

We will also be accepting donations of dental hygiene supplies to support current and future survivor families at Sojourn Shelter.

Week of Oct. 24 – Do You Know How to Put a Cap on Domestic Violence?

During the week, we will remind you of the work still needed to put a cap on domestic violence. There have been many gains since that first launch of Domestic Violence Awareness Month; there is much left to do.

Remember, rights and resources for survivors of domestic violence are available on our website.

Questions concerning Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be directed to Nikki Baker, compliance and prevention coordinator at nikki.baker@llcc.edu or 217-786-3426.