Vigil in Shelton to honor, remember domestic violence victims

SHELTON - Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed to bring to light an issue that effects all of our communities. 

Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S. One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.

To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a vigil to honor and remember survivors and victims of domestic violence October 13 at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo on Huntington Green.

Ansonia Police Chief Kevin Hale will be keynote speaker. 
The vigil will also include recognition of law enforcement officials and community members.

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call (203) 736-2601, ext. 1381, or visit www.bhcare.org. If you need immediate assistance, call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline, 1-888-774-2900.

UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. 
Each year, over 6,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. 
Learn more at bhcare.org.


This is a press release from BHcare.