The Color Purple
How the hue became associated with the movement to end domestic violence By DomesticShelters.org Mar 30, 2016 Ever wonder how a cause chooses what color to make it’s signature shade?…
What Is Trauma Bonding?
A comprehensive guide to understanding trauma bonding By Amanda Kippert Imagine that you’re with a partner who’s abusive. They’re degrading you verbally, they’re playing psychological mind tricks, they’re gaslighting you…
From Bullying to Domestic Violence
Whether it’s intergenerational violence or schoolyard bullying, if kids don’t learn healthy conflict resolution, they can turn into adult abusers By Amanda Kippert This piece was originally published in 2015.…
Purple Thursday
On October 16, 2025, wear purple to participate in Purple Thursday, a national day of action to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The color purple symbolizes courage, survival,…
October Again
Domestic Violence Awareness Month doesn't represent the whole picture of abuse By Anonymous Oct 24, 2024 And … one more month of Domestic Violence Awareness is upon us. The organizations…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign observed every October to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors. The campaign aims to inform the public about the…
Wear Purple, Oct. 17, to Spread Domestic Violence Awareness
Each year more than 12 million women and men experience domestic abuse in the U.S. Raleigh Governor Roy Cooper declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to help draw attention…