October 31st, 2011 7 things you can do about domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. People have been asking me “What can I do about domestic violence? Is there something I can do to help?”
Here is a short list of ideas.
7. Find out more about domestic violence. Go to http://www.clicktoempower.org/ and see the stories of survivors and what made the difference for them.
6. Go to http://whatwedid4love.com and support the National Domestic Violence Hotline by purchasing these pieces.
5. Learn about how domestic violence impacts your workplace by visiting http://www.caepv.org/.
4. Remember the National Domestic Violence Hotline Number: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or http://www.thehotline.org/. You can call to help others or yourself.
3. Donate your old cell phone, batteries, or chargers (any brand) at any Verizon Wireless store or use free mailing label http://aboutus.vzw.com/communityservice/Shipping.html.
2. Learn to talk to your kids about healthy relationships by downloading tip booklets from http://www.loveisnotabuse.com/.
1. Don’t ask “Why would that victim go back?” ask “Why would a person hit or abuse someone they love?”