October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month . . .
Prevail, Inc., a Hamilton County-based non-profit organization advocating for victims of crime and abuse, is asking for community partners to join as they “Go Purple” during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. During this 2018 “Go Purple” Campaign, Prevail is offering to local businesses and community members a simple way to stand with each other and work to end acts of violence together.
“We need our community to use their voice and show support to victims and survivors,” said Susan Ferguson. “Working together is the most effective way to make victims feel safe and to work towards a healthy community where these crimes never happen in the first place.”
Prevail is asking the community to be creative, pick a day and wear purple. Share your group’s pictures with Prevail and use the hashtag #GoPurplePrevail. To sign up, simply download the Go Purple Campaign Packet on Prevail’s website at prevailinc.com.
For the past 32 years, Prevail has served more than 45,000 victims of crime and abuse in the community. Last year, out of the 3,478 clients served at Prevail, 46 percent of clients served were adults, adolescents and children who were victims of family violence. Domestic violence is complex. While crisis intervention is an important immediate response to domestic violence, there is a great need to raise awareness and develop effective prevention strategies.
For more information about Prevail’s “Go Purple” Campaign or to purchase your domestic violence awareness products today, contact Natasha Robinson at 317-773-6942 or Natasha@prevailinc.com.
About Prevail, Inc.
Prevail, Inc. is dedicated to serving victims of crime and abuse in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower, educate and strengthen those it serves. By offering these life-saving services, free of charge, Prevail helps people move forward to provide care and understanding in crisis. Prevail seeks to make positive change happen – in individuals and families, in communities, and in social systems. As Prevail continues to serve thousands of people, it realizes its mission can be accomplished only if good and generous individuals – like its supporters – make it happen. For more information on Prevail and its services, log onto prevailinc.com or contact Susan Ferguson at 317-773-6942 or sferguson@prevailinc.com.
Prevail, Inc. has a 24-Hour Crisis Line: 317-776-3472.
