LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Since 1998, Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been observed across the United States during the month of October.
Lake Family Resource Center is once again leading local events in an effort to bring a voice and awareness to the community that will help to break the silence.
Outreach events include the “Health Cares about Domestic Violence Day,” on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Health care providers and community members are encouraged to wear the color purple, the symbolic hue for domestic violence awareness.
Purple represents the courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending domestic violence, remembering victims and honoring survivors. It has a long history of being used as a symbol by women seeking justice.
This awareness-raising day aims to reach members of the health care community and educate about the critical importance of screening for domestic violence.
The second event will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, rain or shine, at Lake Family Resource Center, located at 5350 Main St. in Kelseyville.
The town of Kelseyville will be decorated in purple as the second annual Power of Purple Walk to End Domestic Violence will take place.
Participants are encouraged to raise awareness of the issue by embracing the color purple. The walk is a non-timed and free event, however donations are gratefully accepted.
Once the walk is completed, refreshments will be offered. Parking is available at the lower parking lot of Kelseyville High School.
The last event is a “Because We Have Daughters” workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St.
The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for fathers to learn about their daughters’ realities by sharing laughter, games and educational activities, followed with snacks and fun discussions about any insights they gained from the activities.
The goal of the workshop is to help men understand what it would be like for their daughters, and all women, to live fully and freely without fear of violence. Call 707-279-0563 to reserve your space.
It takes a coordinated effort by all corners of the community – law enforcement, advocates, community groups, and schools – to combat the scourge of domestic violence and declare that it will not be tolerated in our community.
Lake Family Resource Center encourages the community to be heard and spread the word.