October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month
Prevail, Inc., a Hamilton County-based nonprofit organization advocating for victims of crime and abuse, is asking for community partners to join them as they “Go Purple” during National Domestic Violence Prevention Month in October.
During this 2019 “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.org.
Over the past 33 years, Prevail has served more than 45,000 victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton County. Last year, out of the almost 4,000 clients served at Prevail, 48 percent of clients served were adults, teens 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, call Natasha Robinson at (317) 773-6942 or email her at natasha@prevailinc.org.
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 we serve. 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 our communities, and in our social systems. As Prevail continues to serve thousands of people, the organization’s members realize their mission can be accomplished only if good and generous individuals – supporters like you – make it happen. For more information on Prevail and its services, visit prevailinc.org or call Susan Ferguson at (317) 773-6942 or email her at sferguson@prevailinc.org.
Prevail, Inc. has a 24-Hour Crisis Line: (317) 776-3472.