October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year, October 22 will be observed as Purple Thursday. By wearing purple and sharing a photo on social media, you send a message that you stand with survivors of domestic violence. Center For Family Services and the Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV) program honor this annual initiative, which was created by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 2005. SERV provides crisis intervention, safe housing, counseling, court advocacy, and other support to those affected by domestic violence in South Jersey. Our dedicated team of highly trained and compassionate staff provide personalized care to help people follow a path to healing.

 

About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of intimidation, coercion, and violence. It is used to achieve power and control over a partner. Over time, this pattern often increases in frequency and severity. Abuse can be verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, or economic. Domestic violence does not discriminate. An abused person can be of any age, race, class, culture, religion, occupation, or sexual orientation.

Domestic violence can include:

About DVAM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time in which SERV aims to educate the community about domestic violence and prevention efforts. Plan to wear purple on October 22 as we speak out for survivors. When posting your pictures on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, include hashtags #PurpleThursday, #StandSpeakEmpower, and #DVAM.

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