October is DV Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Families and Friends have adopted the purple ribbon to remember and honor their loved ones who have been victims at the hands of a person they once loved and trusted. Community support programs use the purple ribbon to raise awareness about the crime of domestic violence. The display of purple ribbons throughout the community conveys a powerful message that there’s no place for domestic violence!

Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of action that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, or hurt someone. 

Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together, or dating. Domestic Violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. 

If you or someone you know is being abused, call:
Interfaith Shelter Network -- El Nido – 619-563-9878 (Hablamos Español)
San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline: 888-385-4657
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799- SAFE.