DV Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
How big of a problem is domestic violence? According to the US Department of Justice, four women are murdered each day by an intimate partner. In the United States, it is estimated that a woman is beaten every 9 seconds.
Studies suggest that between 3.3 and 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence annually.
Fortunately domestic violence is a social problem that can be solved. Sheltering Wings is here to help the victims of domestic abuse 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But that’s only part of our mission.
During October and throughout the rest of the year, we help the community better understand domestic abuse, how it affects children, and what we can all do to bring it to an end. We hope you’ll join us in this critically important effort!
DV Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
How big of a problem is domestic violence? According to the US Department of Justice, four women are murdered each day by an intimate partner. In the United States, it is estimated that a woman is beaten every 9 seconds.
Studies suggest that between 3.3 and 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence annually.
Fortunately domestic violence is a social problem that can be solved. Sheltering Wings is here to help the victims of domestic abuse 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But that’s only part of our mission.
During October and throughout the rest of the year, we help the community better understand domestic abuse, how it affects children, and what we can all do to bring it to an end. We hope you’ll join us in this critically important effort!
October 2009 Events
- October 3rd: 5K Walk/8K Run/Walk a Mile Kick off event for DV Awareness Month. Hummel Park, Plainfield, 8am-11am
- October 15th: Act Out, event for adults and teens to see examples of teen dating violence on stage with ability to interact with actors while in caricature.
- October 29th: Candlelight Vigil, remembering those who lost their lives to domestic violence.
For More Information…
- To request printed materials for DV Awareness Month, please click here.
- Or call the shelter at (317) 718-0735.
