Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) happens each October and allows communities nationwide to join forces to raise awareness about the far-reaching impacts of domestic violence. This year, ZeroV is partnering with the national #Every1KnowsSome1 campaign, which emphasizes that everyone knows someone affected by domestic violence, whether they realize it or not.

One in three women, one in four men, and nearly half of LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Like all other forms of violence, domestic violence is sparked and perpetuated by systems of oppression. High rates of domestic violence are not private, individual problems; they require community solutions and systems change. By acknowledging this reality and standing together as a Kentucky united against violence, we can address the root causes of domestic violence and create safe communities where everyone can thrive.

As part of the #Every1KnowsSome1 campaign, we are united in our efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence and create a supportive community for survivors. Your involvement is crucial, and here's how you can be a part of it all:

  • Social Media Campaign: Engage with us on social media using the hashtag #Every1KnowsSome1 as we share educational resources and messages of hope, spreading the word and creating a united front against domestic violence.
  • DVAM Proclamation Signing: Join ZeroV on Wednesday, October 18th, at 1 PM for our Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation signing. Open to the public, we invite you to join us at the KY State Capitol Rotunda to show your support for addressing the public health crisis of domestic violence in Kentucky and inspire hope for survivors across our Commonwealth.
  • Purple Thursday: On Thursday, October 19, wear purple to show your support for domestic violence survivors and your commitment to ending abuse! Take a selfie in your purple and share it on social media with #PurpleThursday #DVAM #Every1KnowsSome.
  • GiveForDV: Visit  www.zerov.org/zero_hero_supporter to make a gift on the official #GiveForDV Day of Giving on Thursday, October 26. Your donation will go directly to survivors through ZeroV's Flex Funds, which provide survivors and their children with the resources they need to rebuild their lives free from abuse. 
  • Participate In Your Local DVAM Events: ZeroV’s 15 member programs serve all of Kentucky’s 120 counties. Visit our Shelter Programs page to find your local ZeroV program and visit their website for more information on their DVAM activities.

Everyone can join the movement this DVAM! Your involvement will give hope to survivors and help move us toward a future free from violence. Together, we can make meaningful and lasting change.