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 on the Huntington Green. 

In the event of rain, the vigil will be held at Huntington Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 19 Church St.

Charles Forcier, CSSD Regional Manager for Family Services, will be keynote speaker. 

Police to be recognized 
Local police officers will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence. 

The following will be recognized: Trooper Michael Thomas from Bethany State Police Troop, Officer Thomas Gugliotti and Officer Scott McCue from Oxford Resident Trooper’s Office, Lt. Andrew Cota from Ansonia Police Department and Det. Richard Bango from Shelton Police Department.

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.