Vigil on Huntington Green to raise awareness about domestic violence

SHELTON - Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring light to an issue that effects 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. 

A candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 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. 

Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney Laura DeLeo will be the keynote speaker. 
The vigil will 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 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, 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.