What is Domestic Violence?
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Know The Facts
About Denton County Friends of the Family
Denton County Friends of the Family is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive services to those impacted by rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, while partnering with our community to promote safety, hope, healing, justice, and prevention. This #DVAM, our goal is to increase awareness and educate our community so we can all stand together and ensure that those affected by domestic violence have a voice and they are heard. We accomplish this through community events and activities celebrating our community coming together, celebrating survivors and those who work to end domestic violence, while also mourning the loss of those who have died due to domestic violence.
How Can You Help?
There are tons of ways to get involved this month. Whether you're attending an event, volunteering or becoming a social media advocate- no job is too small. We could not do the work we do without community support and we want to thank you in advance for investing in safety, hope, healing, justice, and prevention for victims of domestic violence. You make the difference! Here are some ways you can #StandWithUs
1. Check Out An Event
Healing Through The Arts | October 11th
Candelight Vigil | October 18th
Advocacy Conference | October 25th
You can learn more about all of the #DVAM events at dcfof.org/dvam
2. Volunteer
Head over to dcfof.org/volunteer to sign up to become a volunteer at an upcoming event, in our shelter, in the food pantry, or even with our children's program. We always need extra hands to help the hundreds of women and children we are serving each month.
Fore more information on volunteering, or to sign up to become a volunteer now, e-mail volunteer@dcfof.org
3. Become Social Media Advocate
Become a social media advocate by helping educate the community and creating awareness within your social network.
For more information on social media advocacy, or to learn more about joining the group, e-mail volunteer@dcfof.org
4. Get Trained
Invite our Prevention, Education, and Awareness team out to speak at your organization, school, business, church etc. Learn how you can play a role in the process of education, accountability and prevention efforts pertaining to sexual and domestic violence.
Programs are available in English and Spanish.
To request a training from one of our community educators, please visit https://friendsofthefamily.kindful.com/register/community-education
5. Tell Us Why You #DVAM
Take a picture wearing purple or holding a sign that says #StandWithUs and post it to your social media!
24 Hour Crisis Line: (940) 382-7273 or (800) 572-4031
Source: https://www.thehotline.org/
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