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Shine the Light on Domestic Violence
Did you know that one in four
women will experience domestic
violencein their lifetime and
that women between the ages
of 20 to 24 experience the
greatest risk of becoming victims?
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
is key in raising awareness of this
crime as a social issue and educating
women on resources available so they
can come forward and get help.
October is all about making the community aware of domestic
violence and the seriousness of this issue. Here are a few events that
VIP has planned for the month:
Shine The Light: Main Street in Oneonta will be getting a whole
new look, adorned with purple lights and ribbons to bring awareness
of domestic violence. Businesses will be asked to adorn their doors
and windows with a purple ribbon and information about the program
and services. Ribbons will be given to select businesses to provide to
their customers that choose to take them.
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence was initiated by the Governor’s
Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and is now a
statewide public awareness campaign. The campaign sparks
discussion about this devastating problem that threatens the safety
of too many New Yorkers.
Lawn Signs: VIP is providing “Stop the Violence” signs for
any business or homeowner to display on their lawn.
Wear Purple Day: Shirts, ties, dresses, nail polish… it doesn’t matter
what you wear, just wear purple proudly on October 16th to remember
those whose lives are affected by Domestic Violence, celebrate
survivors, remember the victims and to promote awareness!
“In Her Shoes” Simulation Event: Experience the ups and downs
of a woman living with domestic violence. October 24th from 6-9pm
@ OFO. Register by October 14th. Space is limited.
For more information on how you can help, contact VIP at 607.433.8038.
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Through a grant from the Verizon Foundation, the Violence Intervention Program has launched a new website dedicated to teens. Using the tumblr platform, the program created a safe place for teens to get information about healthy and unhealthy relationships and ask anonymous questions about dating and relationships. Through the foundation funds, VIP also developed teen specific safety cards and bookmarks focused on the “do’s
and don’ts” of Facebook and texting.
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October 14 - Columbus Day: The agency will be closed in recognition of the holiday.
The Homeless & VIP hotlines will
remain available.
October 16 - Wear Purple Day: Show
your support & remember those
whose lives are affected by Domestic
Violence.
October 19 - Bassett Healthcare Health
& Wellness Expo: Stop in to see
what the community has to offer.
Be sure to say “hello” to our staff from VIP and Building Healthy Families,
who will be representing their programs at this event. The
Southside Mall, from 11AM - 4PM.
October 21-25 - The Clothesline Project @ The Southside Mall:
The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the
violence against women, men and children. It began in Cape Cod,
Massachusetts in 1990 with the concept of using shirts hanging on a
clothesline as a vehicle for raising awareness about the issue. T-shirts
made by local vicitims will be displayed at The Southside Mall, Oneonta.
October 24 - “In Her Shoes” Simulation Event: Experience the ups
and downs of a woman living with domestic violence. Opportunities
for Otsego (3 West Broadway location) from 6-9PM. Register with
Shelby by October 14th.
November 11 - Veteran’s Day: The agency will be closed in
recognition of the holiday. The Homeless & VIP hotlines will remain
available.
November 27 - Canadian Pacific Holiday Train: The Holiday Train
is tentatively scheduled to arrive at 1PM at the James Georgeson
RR Crossing at Neahwa Park. This event supports OFO’s Holiday
Basket program.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Community Bank, NA | Information Systems Division (ISD) | MANG
Insurance
Relph Benefit Advisors | SUNY Oneonta | Townsquare Media
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