Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Join RAVE throughout October to spread community awareness about Domestic and Sexual Violence. Show your support to survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence by sharing social media posts, news articles, and participating in our awareness events and volunteer opportunities. 

Join Our Cause and Get Involved

Social Media Awareness

1. Wear Purple on October 9th to show your support for survivors.

2. Send your photos to claireh@raveim.org or tag @RAVE.IM and we will share your photos supporting survivors on our social media pages! Share what Domestic Violence Awareness Month means to you!

3. Visit Ionia and Montcalm County Courthouses to see our Clothesline Project Display

4. Check out the Social Media Toolkit by the NCADV http://ncdsv.org/NCADV_Social-Media-Toolkit-Honoring-30-Years-of-DVAM_8-2017.pdf

5. Check our Facebook and Instagram for weekly updates on ways to show your support.

Use the Hash Tags: #DVAM17 #RAVEDVAM
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter to learn more, and share our posts throughout the month to raise awareness among your friends and family.

Participate in an Event

1. National #DVAMWeekOfAction: October 15th - 21st
  • Wear purple on October 9th for #PurpleThursday
  • Join the Twitter Chat on Tuesday for NNEDV's #Safety4Survivors conversation.
  • Each day we challenge you to take a stand for survivors! Tag @RAVE.IM to show your support.
2. Attend our FREE Harvesting Healthy Families Event on October 14th to celebrate healthy families and DVAM!
  • Pumpkin and Face Painting
  • Photo Booth
  • Goodie Bags
  • Games
  • Cider and Donuts
3. Wear a purple ribbon during October
  • Purple ribbons are available for purchasing with proceeds going to domestic violence survivors (great way for business' to support survivors!)
  • Contact: Amanda T. | 616-527-3351 ext. 230 |  amandat@raveim.org
4. Purchase a Purple Self-Defense T-Shirt with proceeds going to domestic violence survivors. 5. Sign Up your school/business to participate in our Chalk The Walk Event.

Volunteer

Where: Shelter House
With: Women and Children Survivors
Contact: claireh@raveim.org