Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and communities throughout the valley are marking the occasion with events, seminars, training sessions, fundraisers, and collection drives.

  • About 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime and reported at least one impact of the violence (like being concerned for their safety).

  • Over 43 million women and about 38 million men experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

  • Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) - Resources

  • NCADV | National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Take a Stand is a call to action meant to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and throughout the year.

MAG Staff
      MAG Staff wearing purple 
City of El Mirage Police Department
      Purple lights cover the City El Mirage Police Department building 
City of El Mirage Fire Department
      Purple lights cover the City of El Mirage Fire Department building 
Town of Fountain Hills
      Town of Fountain Hills turn their fountain purple 
City of Goodyear Civic Square
      City of Goodyear's Civic Square have accents of purple on the building and art sculptures 
City of Phoenix City Hall
      City of Phoenix paints city hall purple with bright purple lights 
City of Phoenix City Hall
      City of Phoenix paints city hall purple with bright purple lights at night 
Town of Queen Creek
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