Domestic Violence
Awareness Month: October, 2025
OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (DVAM)
WHAT IS DVAM?
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) happens every October to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence and to support survivors. The purple ribbons, QR codes, and shared messages remind our community that help is available, no one has to face abuse alone, and we all play a part in creating a safer, more supportive community.
WHY IT MATTERS
Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the U.S., yet it often stays hidden behind closed doors. By raising awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we help break the silence, remind survivors they’re not alone, and show that our community cares enough to stand up for safety, support, and hope.
Are you a business or resident in Madison or Hamilton County Indiana that would like to get involved?
We would love to come by and bring you FREE DVAM materials, so that you can help us Paint The Town Purple: Just fill out the form below!
Note: We will be doing our best to get to every business, but can not guarantee that we will be able to make it to every residental home.
PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE
This October, we will paint the town purple to raise awareness and spark conversations about domestic violence.
Every purple ribbon, porch light, and pin worn in our community is more than a decoration—it’s a message of HOPE. A promise that survivors are seen, supported, and never abandoned.
We want those currently living in abuse to see the purple around them, and know:
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You are not alone.
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You are not forgotten.
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You deserve safety, love, and stability.
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Resources and safe options are here when you’re ready.
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We stand with you, always. We believe you. We care.
#PAINTMADCOPURPLE
#PAINTTHETOWNPURPLE
#DVAM2025
#PURPLELIGHTNIGHTS2025
#SILVERLININGOFHOPE
#WITHSURVIVORS
Don't forget to tag us!
Paint The Town Purple- Examples
AWARENESS & EDUCATION
We started Paint the Town Purple this year because we want to talk about domestic violence. Too often, we allow it to be the 'elephant in the room' or simply 'not our business.' The truth is, we need to make domestic violence be such a common topic that we're able to discuss it at our dinner tables. That's the only way we will be able to stop it.
Whether you’re a survivor, a first responder, a healthcare provider, or someone who has never encountered domestic violence or control, we hope you’ll take a moment to read on to learn more.
MYTH
Alcohol and drugs make men violent.
FACT
Alcohol and drugs can make existing abuse worse, or be a catalyst for an attack, but they do not cause domestic abuse.
MYTH
Women often lie about abuse.
FACT
False allegations about domestic abuse are rare (Crown Prosecution Service, 2013).
RESERVED AREA
This area is reserved for photos from the event.
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