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DVAM Challenge – Follower Participation 3

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DVAM Challenge 17: Commit to Saying No More

Today's challenge #17 is about adding your voice to the collective movement against domestic violence and sexual assault. The NO MORE campaign was started to unify the efforts of the many people working to end violence. The following is from the NO MORE website: NO MORE was created  by 50 individuals from many different backgrounds who were frustrated by the fact that even though domestic violence and ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 16 – Remember a Victim

We are surrounded by stories of domestic violence and sexual assault. Whether they are reported accurately or are framed as homicides, domestic disturbances or misdemeanors, we encounter these stories on a daily basis. October is an opportunity to shed greater light on the complexities of these stories and to honor the women and men who died as result of violence. Today for DVAM Challenge 16, commit ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 15 – Commit to Ongoing Wellness

At The Hotline, we take the health and wellness of our callers, staff and community seriously. In the spirit of the week's theme -- committing to change -- we want to encourage our readers to commit to taking care of themselves. This could mean emotionally, spiritually, physically, etc. No matter where you are in the issue of domestic violence, you deserve to be healthy and ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 14 – Commit to Change

We're entering the final lap of our DVAM Challenge. Are you still completing the tasks we've laid out in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month? This week, we're committing to change. You can commit to change on a personal level, on a community level or on a movement level. We can all make a commitment to take care of ourselves, support our friends and promote healthy ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge – Follower Participation 2

We are so thankful that each and every one of you has taken the time to take this DVAM Challenge and to raise awareness of domestic violence. In honor of your contribution, we would like to honor a few of you. Check out this week's round up of participation. [View the story "DVAM Challenge Participation, Round 2" on Storify] Thank you again for participating in the DVAM ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 13, Find Your Role

You have the ability to make your community a safer place for men, women and families. Help spread awareness that domestic violence is never acceptable. We can all play a special role in ending violence. For today's DVAM Challenge 13, please share this image and message. Read More »