Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month 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 survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence.
The 17th Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Long Wharf Pier, New Haven.
The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have died as a result of domestic violence.
Each person will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been
taken from us due to domestic violence.
Guest speakers include state Rep. Robyn Porter, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, and Julie Johnson, UCDVS Family Justice Center Project Coordinator.
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, please 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.
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