Since its inception, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) has been devoted to raising awareness, reaching and connecting survivors and victims with resources and support, and working towards the prevention of domestic violence. The Eastland County Crisis Center offers numerous opportunities for training, partnership, and community wide activities in recognition and participation in DVAM.
pictures from #weremember - october 2018WE PARTNER
Have a fundraising, community outreach, awareness, or volunteer group idea for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Contact our Community Outreach Specialist, Rachel at 254.629.3223. if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic, family, or dating violence:
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UPCOMING #WEGOPURPLE DVAM ACTIVITIES:
OCTOBER 2021 21st: WE STAND UP- FACEBOOK; EMAIL YOUR PICS HERE Show support for victims of domestic violence by wearing a purple tie, accessory, shirt, dress, and/or more! #WeGoPurple 21st WE REMEMBER- Candlelight Vigil 6:30 PM- FBC Eastland Gym Join with your community (or virtually) and hold a candle for a murdered victim of domestic violence. Service will also include survivors' stories, and opportunities to connect with local resources. Call or email us if you would like to receive a candle to "stand" for a victim of domestic violence. A list of candles available can be found here. 31st: WE PLEDGE- FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM Pledge to show your continued support for victims of domestic violence beyond October. |
TIMELINE OF NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH:
1981: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence hosts the first annual "Day of Unity"
1987: The first DVAM is observed
1989: Congresses passes Public Law 101-112 officially designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The first Monday is continued to be celebrated as the "Day of Unity".
—Adapted from the 1996 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Manual of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1981: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence hosts the first annual "Day of Unity"
1987: The first DVAM is observed
1989: Congresses passes Public Law 101-112 officially designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The first Monday is continued to be celebrated as the "Day of Unity".
—Adapted from the 1996 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Manual of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Victim List (2018)
Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) releases the names and narratives of victims murdered in Texas by intimate partners each year. Our goal is to honor these victims with a candlelight vigil to let our community and their families know that they are not forgotten. If you would like to "stand" for one of these victims and help us honor those we have lost to tragic deaths, reach out and let us know which name you would like to stand for. We will send you a candle to light during our Virtual Candlelight Vigil. Here is a full list of those names and their stories.
Honoring Texas Victims*
*Content Warning: brief stories on domestic violence
Honoring Texas Victims*
*Content Warning: brief stories on domestic violence