Community Candlelight Vigil to remember victims of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local organizers say it’s essential to not “look away.”
Family Services of Davidson County (FSDC) will begin the month with a candlelight vigil. On October 4th, the community is invited to gather to honor survivors and those who lost lives at the hands of Domestic Violence.
Family Services has also planned a series of events to increase awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence, educate the community and get information on services to those in need in our community.
In a blog post, Family Services Executive Director Tim Tilley wrote about the importance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “We know the devastation domestic violence has on victims and their children. Not feeling safe in your own home and afraid of the very relationships in which we should feel the most at peace is traumatic,” Tilley wrote. “We know this trauma affects the very fabric of life and children exposed to this violence to a lifetime of mental and physical health concerns. Even lessening life expectancy!”
Domestic violence can impact anyone; it knows no boundaries or limitations.
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For free help reach the 24-hour crisis hotline by calling :336.243.1934
QUIENES PUEDEN ACCEDER A LOS SERVICIOS?
Cualquier persona que vive en el Condado de Davidson y cumple con los criterios de necesidades, incluso aquellos que no tienen seguro de salud. Nosotros no discriminamos a nadie. Tratamos a todos nuestros clientes con respeto y dignidad.
CÓMO PUEDO HACER UNA CITA?
Usted puede llamar al centro de la comunidad y dejar un mensaje para hacer una cita.
Click here for a list of shelters and other nonprofit advocacy groups. If you or someone you know needs assistance, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673
