Vigil in Shelton to honor survivors, remember victims of domestic violence

SHELTON - Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring light to an issue that affects all of our communities. 

Every nine 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 candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Gazebo at Huntington Center Green. In the event of rain, the vigil will be held at Huntington Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 19 Church St.

Geralyn O’Neil-Wild, Director of Legal Advocacy, CCADV, will be the keynote speaker. Local police officers will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence – Officer John Edwards, Officer Michael Sterling and Officer Jacquelyn Troesser of the Ansonia Police Department, and Officer Christopher Brosz of the Shelton Police Department.

For 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 the 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, more than 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.