Prevail, Inc., a Hamilton County-based non-profit 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 2022 “Go Purple” Campaign, Prevail is offering local businesses and community members a simple way to stand with each other and work to end acts of violence all together.
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an economic crisis which continues to negatively impact families. While the health crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be easing, many families are still experiencing economic hardships.
“Research shows that domestic violence is three times more likely to occur when a family is experiencing high financial stressors,” Prevail Executive Director Mindy Konrath said. “It is important that our community stands together to support victims, letting them know they are not alone, and help is available when they are ready.”
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 visit Prevail’s website at prevailinc.org.
Over the past 35 years Prevail has served nearly 70,000 victims of crime and abuse in our community. Last year, out of almost 3,500 clients served at Prevail, 63 percent 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, contact Holly Connelly at (317) 773-6942 or hconnelly@prevailinc.org.
About Prevail, Inc.
Prevail, Inc. is committed to providing crisis intervention and restorative support services for adult, adolescent and child survivors of crime and abuse, free of charge, in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower, educate, and strengthen those we serve. Visit prevailinc.org to learn more. Prevail, Inc. has a 24-Hour Crisis Line: (317) 776-3472.