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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and October 24 is observed as Purple Thursday (#PurpleThursday). 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:

  • Physical assault 
  • Sexual assault 
  • Intimidation 
  • Isolation 
  • Verbal abuse or harassment, including disrespectful or demeaning comments 
  • Threats against you or another family member 
  • Creating disturbances at your place of work 
  • Economic control 
  • Harassing telephone calls 
  • Stalking behaviors
  • Child abuse 
  • Destruction of property or harm to pets 

About DVAM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This event is one of many in which SERV aims to educate the community about domestic violence and prevention efforts. Plan to wear purple on October 24 as we speak out for survivors. When posting your pictures on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, include hashtags #PurpleThursday, #DVAM, and #StandSpeakEmpower.

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