Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects everyone and causes damage to families and communities that can last for generations. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to engage our community in conversations about this issue, show our support for those whose lives have been affected, and to share resources in our local community.
Many activities will be planned to put a spotlight on this critical issue and the resources available to those affected.
Join us for our 2024 Candlelight Vigil held on October 29 at 6 PM at Washington Park in Macon, GA. We will honor victims of domestic violence and their families, celebrate the success of survivors, and take a stand against abuse in our community. Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil Flyer 2024
The centerpiece of each planned event will be the Clothesline Project exhibit and the Purple Pinwheel display.
The Clothesline Project exhibit consists of t-shirts designed by local victims of domestic violence who used the medium to express their emotions and messages about their experiences.
The colors of the shirt represent:
WHITE: Someone who died because of violence
YELLOW: Survivor of physical assault or domestic violence
RED, PINK AND ORANGE: Survivor of rape or childhood sexual assault
BLUE OR GREEN: Survivor of incest or childhood sexual assault
PURPLE: Someone attacked because of sexual orientation
BROWN OR GRAY: Survivors of emotional, spiritual, or verbal abuse
We will once again be at the Shoppes at River Crossing, placing purple pinwheels that represents the number of deaths in Georgia each year from domestic violence. From 2012 to 2021 death increased 57%. We will have a table set up on October 5th and October 19 from 10 AM-6PM.
