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October events planned to raise awareness of domestic violence
Organizers say it takes a coordinated effort from all corners of the community – individuals, advocates, community groups, law enforcement, faith-based organizations and schools – to combat the scourge of domestic violence with intervention and prevention, and to declare that it will no longer be tolerated in the community.
The center encourages the community to help break the silence by participating in the following events.
Three domestic violence proclamations will be presented in October.
The Lakeport City Council will present its proclamation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.; the Clearlake City Council’s proclamation is planned for Thursday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive; and the Board of Supervisors will offer its proclamation at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The community is urged to attend and support the efforts of the agencies assisting victims of domestic violence and to increase their involvement in efforts to prevent further violence.
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, “Health Cares about Domestic Violence Day” takes place.
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 needed to end domestic violence, and also serves to remember victims and honor survivors. It also has a long history of being used as a symbol by those seeking justice.
This day aims to reach members of the health care community with education about the critical importance of screening for domestic violence.
Then join them for the fourth annual “Power of the Purple Walk” at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, rain or shine, at Lake Family Resource Center, located at 5350 Main St., Kelseyville.
Participants are encouraged to raise awareness of the issue by embracing the color purple, with the town of Kelseyville to be decorated with the color.
The walk is an untimed and free event, however, donations are gratefully accepted. Once the walk is completed, cake and souvenirs will be offered.
The "Dyeing to End Domestic Violence" fundraiser also will take place in October.
This will be an eye-catching, month-long awareness event where individuals are encouraged to color their hair purple for domestic violence awareness. Challenge someone to dye their hair purple and make a pledge at a dollar a day for each day their hair goes purple.
Collect as many sponsors as possible. Sponsorship forms are available www.facebook.com/DyeingToEndDV or at 5350 Main St. Kelseyville.
All pledges/donations will benefit Lake Family Resource Center’s domestic violence prevention program.