Groups highlight parts of domestic violence not talked about

Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking are illegal.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month events give us the opportunity to join voices and publicly declare, “Not on our watch”. Memorial Bridge, where they dropped flowers into the river below, remembering those who have been killed in acts of domestic violence while also celebrating those who have survived.

A 5K run and one-mile fun run will be held this Saturday at Town Square Park to begin the Hub City’s observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Ducey, along with Arizona Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall, collaborated on a public service announcement about domestic-violence awareness.

Tuesday morning teens at St. Pats High School painted their nails purple to raise awareness in the community for domestic violence. All proceeds from the night will go to Alternatives to Violence to provide services for those affected by domestic violence. The FSA says one in four women and one in seven men fall victim to domestic violence in their lifetime.

Native Americans are victims of all forms of violence, including domestic violence, at a rate higher than any other racial group, according to statistics provided by the Wabanaki Women’s Council.

Take Back The Night had about 60 attendees last year, Denardo said, while Helland said it seems to grow in attendance each year as people hear about the scope of domestic violence and see the importance of raising awareness, whether they’ve been impacted or not.

Meisner said they want to make sure everyone who walks through their doors gets the help they need.

Svoboda says gun violence is the leading cause of domestic homicides.

While more attention has been brought to domestic abuse, leaders are asking those in the region to be vigilant to help stop as many incidents as possible. “We are here to listen and stand with survivors as they explore their options and determine their path. Our services are 24 hours a day in ten counties; Barber, Barton, Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush and Stafford counties”.