Public Awareness

“Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” aka Turn the State Purple

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every October, OPDV works to “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” – a campaign to turn New York State purple to bring attention to the issue. Purple is the color chosen to help spread awareness of domestic violence. The campaign is a low- or no-cost way for organizations to show their support for ending violence against women.

• 2011 Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Campaign
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Going Purple: How to “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” (printer-friendly/pdf format) This 2-page flyer provides suggestions on how to “go purple,” from lighting local landmarks to making purple ribbons or hosting awareness days
  
  
  
  
• October Flyer (printer-friendly/pdf) This colorful 2-page flyer has statistics, hotline numbers, and suggestions for steps anyone can take to help end domestic violence. It can help make the connection between the purple images and domestic violence.

Please Join Us!

We hope you will participate this year. Please check our website in the late spring of 2012 for updated materials and information. If you have any questions or suggestions, please send an e-mail.