Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The idea was to gather battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became a special week when a range of activities were conducted at the local, state, and national levels.
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CELEBRATE ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF OCTOBER!
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE a DIFFERENCE...
WEAR PURPLE!
TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE ISSUE!
SHARE INTERESTING FACTS WITH PEERS!
HELP SOMEONE YOU KNOW IN DANGER OF DOMESTIC ABUSE/VIOLENCE!
TWEET ABOUT IT!
PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM
GIVE WOMEN TIPS