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Local Domestic Violence Awareness Month events planned
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Since 1998, Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been observed across the United States during the month of October.
This year, Lake Family Resource Center will participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month by joining the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence’s #InterceptDV Campaign and hosting advocacy walks to end domestic violence.
The first event taking place – inspired by “Because We Have Daughters” – will be a “No Tolerance Football Walk” to end domestic violence on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Kelseyville High School football field.
During the varsity halftime event, females and especially males are encouraged to join the walk around the football field in high heels. This is way for male figures to make a statement that domestic violence will not be tolerated in our schools and community.
Be sure to arrive at the game early so that you do not miss this entertaining event and to receive a free purple wrist band.
The #InterceptDV effort is meant to urge all Californians to act and join the growing movement to end domestic violence.
Football players and other athletes in the state are encouraged to participate in the campaign, as they have a unique opportunity to show their fans that they value healthy relationships.
The second event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m. – rain or shine – at Lake Family Resource Center, 5350 Main St. in Kelseyville. Parking is available at the lower parking lot of Kelseyville High School.
The town of Kelseyville will be decorated in purple as the inaugural Purple Power Walk to End Domestic Violence will take place.
Participants are encouraged to raise awareness of the issue by embracing the color purple – the symbolic hue for domestic violence awareness.
The walk is a nontimed and free event, however, donations are gratefully accepted.
There also will be chances to win raffle prizes after the walk. Once the walk is completed, refreshments will be offered by Big Valley Rancheria, an event co-sponsor.
A tour of Freedom House, Lake County’s only domestic violence shelter, will follow the Purple Power Walk.
Freedom House has been providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Lake County for more than 13 years.
Services include emergency shelter, case management, counseling, legal advocacy, accompaniment, youth services, safety planning and assistance with crime victims compensation claims.
Staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All services are free and confidential.
The #InterceptDV campaign title not only refers to the need for the state to intercept the crisis of domestic violence, it also highlights role of individuals to commit to this concept in their own lives.
When people take the #InterceptDV Challenge, they promise to:
– Pledge intercept and intervene in abusive relationships, contact their local domestic violence organizations to donate and/or volunteer;
– Record their best interception, and post it to their social networks with the hashtag #InterceptDV;
– Tag three friends and ask them to take the #InterceptDV Challenge.
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 the community.
Lake Family Resource Center works to focus awareness on the tragedy of domestic violence in the hope of ending it in Lake County.
The agency provides a multitude of services to build family stability and strength, and supports Lake County residents in achieving stable, self-sufficient, and healthy families and communities.
Call Lake Family Resource Center at 707-279-0563 for more information on the events or its services.