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Speak Out About Domestic Violence And Abuse
- Wear a purple ribbon.
- Display information about your local domestic violence project and domestic abuse in your workplace, church, library, or other community meeting places.
- If you see or hear a battering incident occurring, call 911 to involve law enforcement.
- When you see or hear signs of domestic abuse, sexism, racism, homophobia, ageism, talk to the person exhibiting the behaviors, if it is safe for you to do so. If you hear a comment or observe a behavior that concerns you, say "I don't appreciate that."
- Challenge the media. Write to music producers, movie companies, Internet businesses, video game producers, and TV stations to speak out about violence against women.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local paper describing the problem of domestic violence in your community and offer suggestion for how people can become part of the solution.
- Call or e-mail your local representatives. Encourage them to vote for domestic violence funding or special issues
Tell Others About Domestic Violence Project’s Services.
- Invite domestic violence prevention educators to speak to your school, church, community group or business.
Donate Money or Items To Your Local Domestic Violence Project...
Contribute Services and Talents to Your Local Domestic Violence Project
- Encourage your workplace to “adopt” the local domestic violence project by donating money and allowing employees time off to volunteer.
- Victims/ Survivors benefit from the donation of professional services such as haircuts.
- Volunteer for your local domestic violence project.
- Become a member of a local domestic abuse task force, domestic violence project board or steering committee.
Attend Events to Raise Awareness about Domestic Violence
- Recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Attend an awareness event that has already been planned, or organize your own event.
Teach Children
- Educate children about positive ways to resolve conflict and healthy relationships.
Reach Out To Someone You Are Concerned About...
- If you have a friend, family member, or co-worker whom you think may be experiencing domestic violence or abuse. Approach that person in a non-judgmental way and let them know that you are concerned. Offer information about the your local Domestic Violence Project. The most important thing is to listen, believe, and support a victim.
Seek Support For Yourself
- If you become frightened or frustrated by someone else's situation, consider calling your local Domestic Violence Project yourself. Advocates are trained and prepared to speak to anyone concerned about their own situation, or the situation of another.
Examine Your Own Life.
- Look at your behaviors and determine whether or not you are living a violence-free life.
Be an Example
- Make a commitment to the cause and let others know of your beliefs. Talk to your friends and neighbors when they belittle women or make a joke about violence.
Read about what people are doing in your community.
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