Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence includes verbal, emotional, financial, physical and sexual abuse and transcends all economic, educational , racial and religious lines. Statistics show that 1 in 3 women will be abused during their lifetimes and an estimated 3 women are murdered each day by their partners.
Many children in households where abuse occurs are abused and neglected.
What can we do to eliminate violence against women:
Examine our own attitudes about abuse.
Challenge language that degrades women
Be a positive role model for the next generation of men and women
Wear a purple ribbon and make a personal pledge never to commit, condone, nor remain silent about violence against women.
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that he has reached out to all religious leaders in Nassau County requesting they set aside a sermon in October to spread the message, “Violence is Not the Answer.” The request comes as the County Executive prepares for the Domestic Violence Awareness Ceremony to be held, Tuesday October 4th to honor and remember the victims of domestic violence. Additionally, the dome of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building will be illuminated purple as part of Nassau County’s Domestic Violence Awareness campaign.
If you or someone you know are being abused and need help call:
Dating/Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Hot line: (516) 542-0404
or go to: http://www.cadvnc.org/
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