Vigil in New Haven to honor domestic violence survivors, remember victims

NEW HAVEN - To raise awareness of 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 19th Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at Long Wharf Pier. 

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.

Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light 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.

Kevin Glen, Deputy Chief of Police of North Haven, will be guest speaker and members of local police departments will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence. 
The following will be recognized: 
Sgt. Clifford Hill, Sgt. Matthew Falcon, Officer Valdemar Queiroga of North Haven; Sgt. Craig Michalowski, Sgt. Anthony Rybaruk, Det. Jeff Vailette, Officer Luke Rasile, Officer Joe Carangelo, Det, Joseph Finoia, Sgt. Joseph Mulhern, Officer Jason Anderson, Officer Anthony Fiorillo, Lt. Joseph Murgo, and Sgt. Paul DeCrosta of East Haven; Sgt. Dom Eula and Officer Jacob Cheesman of Branford; Officer Scott Shumway, Officer Eric Pesino, Officer Jeff Suchy, Officer Chris Lawrence, Officer Paul Vitale, Sgt. Jim Evarts, Sgt. Craig Dixon, Det. Lenny Soto, Officer Maegan Moran, and Det. Cherelle Carr of New Haven; and Officer Brian Salemme. 

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call 203-736-2601, x1381, 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, 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.