Happy Halloween Eve!
Domestic violence was an epidemic before COVID-19, with nearly one in four women and one in seven men reporting that they experience violence from their spouse or partner in their lifetimes. Unfortunately, the virus has dramatically exacerbated the problem. While home was supposed to be a safe place to go in the lockdown, it was even more dangerous for victims of domestic violence to be isolated and alone with their abusers. Reports of abuse have skyrocketed in the U.S. and around the world.
Even as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, the abuse will not simply end. That’s why we have needed your support more than ever this October. We can only end the epidemic of domestic abuse when we talk openly about it; remove the shame, blame and stigma; support survivors; hold abusers accountable; and engage everyone—women AND men—to help end the violence once and for all.
Today we’re asking you to consider using your voice and your platforms during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to do just that—be part of the solution. Please take the NO MORE pledge, talk to your kids about healthy relationships, engage your workplaces, and help support our efforts to change the culture and stop the violence before it starts.
Please print the attached NO MORE Sign ad take a picture holding your sign to show your support. Either email to Kallemann@estoo.net or upload to our face book page at Haven Tribal Program or Text to 918-533-3070. Each person that sends a photo supporting NO MORE will be entered into a drawing to win a HAVEN hoodie or jacket/ and gas cards
