Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2022! 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues.

Operation Care is taking a stand against domestic violence and reminding our community that there are still countless people–victims and survivors, their children and families, their friends and family, their communities–impacted by domestic violence. #DVAM #Every1KnowsSome1

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This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, strives to highlight how common domestic violence is and that it is more than physical violence. Join our Week of Action October 17-23, 2022 to engage advocates, partners, and the public in starting a national conversation.

Here’s a quick rundown for what you can expect so that you can plan ahead:

• Media Monday (10/17): Journalists have a responsibility to cover domestic violence responsibly and survivors deserve for their stories to be treated with respect.

• Twitter Chat Tuesday (10/18): Join NNEDV from 3:00-4:00 PM ET as we explore the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)’s DVAM theme (“No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice”) in both English and Spanish. More info here.

• DVAM Day of Giving (10/19): Survivors, advocates, and programs urgently need support. We’ll be sharing resources, ways to get involved, and creative fundraising ideas that anyone can use. You can donate to Operation Care here.

• Purple Thursday (10/20): It’s our favorite day of #DVAM: #PurpleThursday! We’ll be wearing purple to show our support for survivors and our commitment to ending violence. Post the reason you wear purple on Operation Care’s Facebook or Instagram.   You can find a template sign here.

• Pay It Forward Friday (10/21): There are plenty of ways to support domestic violence survivors and advocates. Learn more about how you can help in our Get Involved section!

• Speak Up Saturday (10/22): Local, state, and federal policy is crucial to our work to end domestic violence, and we need your voice to join us. Learn about some policies our State Coalition is working on and sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on local information.

• Support Survivors Sunday (10/23): Every survivor deserves support, whether they choose to share their stories or not. Close out the week by learning how you can help create safety for the survivors in your life.

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During the month of October, Operation Care is opening up their 3d Cycle of Violence to the public.

The Cycle of Violence is a multi sensory exhibit, giving visitors the opportunity to see, hear, and experience domestic violence from the victim’s perspective.

This exhibit is intended to increase awareness about the effects of domestic violence on the victim, family members, friends and the community.

The exhibit will run the entire month of October.

Call Operation Care at (209) 223-2897 if you are interested in attending.

May contain sensitive material, not suitable for children.