Domestic Violence Awareness
Get educated on the issue of domestic violence, share resources with our community and help us change lives.
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While October is dedicated to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it's crucial to address this prevalent community issue throughout the entire year. Shockingly, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Its impact may not always be visible through physical signs like black eyes or bruises; it can also manifest through demeaning and humiliating words, control, and isolation. It's essential to recognize that domestic violence can affect anyone, even those close to you. Your support can make a significant difference.
Understanding Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse can start off seeming innocent, until it’s not. It doesn’t always include physical violence, but includes verbal, emotional and financial abuse.
Please watch and share our domestic violence awareness videos.
Mirror Clings
LSS CHOICES has created a “Love shouldn’t hurt” mirror cling to be placed in restrooms or other public spaces throughout Franklin County to help raise awareness of this issue as well as provide quick and safe assistance for those who are current victims of intimate partner violence. To request mirror clings to help with this awareness initiative, please contact [email protected].
How individuals can get involved
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Download and share these informational flyers about identifying the different types of domestic violence.
The impact of domestic violence is widespread and increasing, both nationally and locally here in Central Ohio. Domestic violence is not only defined as physical abuse. It can also be verbal, emotional, sexual and financial abuse.
Please join our efforts to help people recognize the signs of abuse by reading and sharing these informational flyers.
Recognizing Abuse flyer Financial Abuse flyer Coercive Control flyer
DVAM Virtual Meeting Background
Show your support in every meeting with a customized Domestic Violence Awareness Month virtual background. Just click on the image to the right, save to your desktop and upload to your platform as a background. Please note that the image will look backwards to you but will look correct to others in your meeting.
Healthy Relationships
It is never too soon to talk to kids about the importance of healthy relationships. Please share this information sheet designed for elementary-age children. Educating children that it is not ok to hurt another person and reinforcing this concept is critical in combating the cycle of family violence.
