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 Investment Director, Gena 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:
SEPTEMBER 2019 29TH: WE BELIEVE- TRAINING & PROMOTIONAL FLYERS AVAILABLE Eastland County communities of faith are asked to partner with the CVAC in the annual "Safe on Sunday" event. OCTOBER 2019 1ST: WE UNITE- FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM Join, share, and post with us about DVAM on social media as we kick off DVAM 2019! (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) 5th: WE POSE- OLD RIP FESTIVAL- EASTLAND, TX Stop by our CVAC at the Eastland Old Rip Festival to take a picture in our DVAM booth and to sign up for a candle (if available) 7th: WE REMEMBER- FBC GYM (EASTLAND) AT 6:30 PM Join with your community and hold a candle for a murdered victim of domestic violence. Service will also include survivors' stories, memorial displays, and opportunities to connect with local resources. 17TH: 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! Want one of our DVAM shirts? Purchase with us by September 27th! 21ST: WE HEAL- THE LINK BETWEEN DV & OVERALL HEALTH Eastland County medical professionals are asked to partner with CVAC in addressing domestic violence with patients. 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