Letter to the Editor: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

To the Editor:

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!  The Crisis Center has planned events to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence and to unite people to work together to make our communities safer.

Day of Unity – October 1^st, please wear purple!

Chamber Coffee – October 4^th, 9am-10am, Fremont Office, 141 South Union

Candlelight Vigil – October 10^th, 6:30pm at the Midland University Amphitheater

Silent Witness Tour – throughout October in our five county service area

Head Start/Preschool Reading – throughout October in Ashland, Blair, Fremont, Ft Calhoun, Oakland, Wahoo, West Point, and Wisner

Ribbon Bowls – wear a purple awareness ribbon!

Volunteer Training – if interested in volunteering contact Chris, Volunteer Coordinator, at 402-721-4340

Domestic violence encompasses many forms of abuse: emotional, verbal, isolation, threats, intimidation, and physical violence.  In an abusive relationship, the abuser may use a number of tactics other than physical violence to maintain power and control over their partner.  Abuse can occur within a number of relationships between marriages, roommates, dating couples, even in later life by family members.

The Crisis Center promotes healthy relationships.  We focus on the safety of victims when working with them.  Every situation and individual we work with is different, and so are the outcomes.  We are committed to the prevention and elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Everyone deserves to live a life without violence, please help make that a reality for someone in your community.  During this month please be aware of those around you; offer your support and give them our 24 hour crisis line number (1.888.721.4340). Help us make a difference in the lives of women and children in Burt, Cuming, Dodge, Saunders, and Washington counties.

Sarah Coday

Outreach Coordinator

Crisis Center for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

1.888.721.4340