Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
This October, The Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma is partnering with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and other state and territorial coalitions across the nation to start a coordinated national conversation about domestic violence and how we can all contribute to changing the narrative on this overshadowed, but fundamental topic.
Oklahoma Domestic Violence Reports reach highest level in 20 years. More prevalent than most realize, one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual identity or orientation, or socio-economic status, can become a victim of domestic violence. This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, strives to highlight how common domestic violence is and that it is more than physical violence.
Throughout October, The Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma and NNEDV will be sharing content on their social media channels to help raise awareness and educate the public on the complex dynamics of domestic violence. A week of action is planned for October 18 – 24, 2021 designed to engage advocates, partners, and the public in starting a national conversation.
The Family Shelter of Suthern Oklahoma provides free and confidential services to adult and child victims of domestic violence. We serve an average of 600 victims a year with protective orders, advocacy, counseling, 24- hour crisis line, and shelter. To learn more about our range of services please visit familyshelterofsouthernok. net or call our 24-hour crisis line at 580.226.6424.
A virtual candle light vigil, honoring domestic violence victims and survivors, will be held October 1st through October 15th. You can find the event and more information by visiting the Family Shelter’s Facebook page.