Volume 3, Issue 4
Fall, 2012
Greetings!
It's hard to believe Safe Voices, formerly AWAP, is
celebrating 35 years of service to those affected by domestic
violence in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Our
agency was started by dedicated women who wanted to
make a difference to those in need. While domestic violence
is still very much a prominent issue much progress has been
made since 1977, when the agency was founded. We
continue with our mission to support and empower those
affected by domestic violence, engage the communities in creating social change,
and educating our young people with the hope that someday domestic violence is
eradicated. This is our first e-newsletter, dedicated to Domestic Violence
Awareness Month which occurs every October. Please take a few moments to read
the articles contained in this newsletter and we hope you will participate in some of
the activities going on in your community.
~Jane
Executive Director
Domestic Violence Awareness
Month
The evolution of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month started in 1981 with
the Day of Unity and came into fruition
in 1987 with the whole month of
Auburn City Hall illuminated in October dedicated to domestic
purple lights.
violence issues. Here at Safe Voices
we are taking the time to observe Domestic Violence
Awareness Month with events and campaigns. From vigils to
In This Issue
Domestic Violence Awareness
Month
Domestic Violence Vigils
Paint the County Purple
Purple Light Bulbs
DV Timeline
Message
presentations, to Paint the County Purple to Wear Purple Day
we are doing all that we can to show support for those
affected in our communities. So join us and together we can
show those around us how much we care.
Standing Up, Speaking Out
Domestic Violence Memorial
Vigil
On October 1st Safe Voices will be
holding its annual candlelight vigils in
Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin
Counties. The vigils will be held to
honor those who have lost their lives to
domestic violence, offer hope to those still facing abuse and
support those who have survived domestic violence. There
will be purple lights and awareness displays throughout each
location, and several community members and law
enforcement officers will be participating and speaking at
these events, as well as staff from Safe Voices.
Monday, October 1st
6:00pm at the following locations:
Festival Plaza, Auburn
Moore Park, South Paris
Mexico Gazebo, Mexico
Meetinghouse Park, Farmington
Need help with ideas for
painting the county purple?
Here's a link to purple ribbon
print outs!
Ribbon Print Out
October Calendar
October 1st
6:00 p.m.
Domestic Violence Vigils
October 2nd
Blaine House Tea
October 3rd
Jane Speaks at Maine
Women's Network
October 5th
Senior Expo, Sunday River
Paint the County Purple
Across Franklin, Androscoggin and
Oxford Counties you will see homes,
businesses, hospitals and municipal
buildings bathed in the glow of
purple. This year, to raise awareness
of domestic violence, Safe Voices is
asking supporters to adorn their home
or business with a purple light for the
month of October. It is often hard to
see domestic violence in your
community, thus making it easy to forget that one in three
women and one in nine men will experience domestic abuse
in their lifetime. These people are your sisters, brothers,
mothers, fathers, daughters, sons and friends. All too often
victims of domestic abuse do not feel supported from the
community; they feel they are alone in their struggle. So this
October show your neighbors that you support the victims of
domestic abuse and participate in our Paint the County
Purple Campaign.
October 10th
Pledge Signing at Franklin
Memorial Hospital
October 14th
Holiday Shopping for a Cause
October 17th
Wear Purple Day
October 18th
Training for DHHS Staff
October 18th
Jane speaks at Rotary
October 19th
Engaging Men Games
Mt. Valley vs. Cape Elizabeth
October 19th
Engaging Men Games
Dirigo vs. Oak Hill
Purple Light Bulbs
This October help Safe Voices paint the
county purple and show your support
for domestic violence victims and
survivors by placing a purple light on
your porch for the month of
October. Purple lights can be
purchased for $3.00 at any of the Safe
Voices locations.
Info and Order Form
October 20th
Oxford County Walk to End
Domestic Violence
October 21st
Guest Column in Sun Journal
October 25th
Safe Voices Annual Meeting
October 26th
A Brief Timeline of
Domestic Violence Reform
1967- One of the country's first
domestic violence shelters opens in
Maine.
1977- Emerge, the first counseling
program for men who batter, is founded
in Boston at the request of women
working in shelters.
1978- The national Coalition Against
Sexual Assault is formed to combat
sexual violence and promote services for rape victims.
1981- The first annual Domestic Violence Awareness Week is
celebrated.
1984- U.S. Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti establishes
Department of Justice Task Force on Family Violence, which,
for the first time in the Department's history, submits a report
examining the scope and impact of domestic violence in
America.
1985- U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop identifies
domestic violence as a public health issue that cannot be
dealt with by police alone.
1990- U.S. Senator Biden introduces the first Violence
Against Women Act.
1994- Senator Biden's Violence Against Women Act is signed
into law as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law
Enforcement Act of 1994
1996- Funded by VAWA, the National Domestic Hotline (1800-799-SAFE) begins operation and receives its first call on
February 21st. The hotline answers 4,826 phone calls in its
first month of operation.
2003- On August 2, the National Domestic Violence Hotline
receives its one millionth call.
2007- The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is launched
and receives its first call on February 2007.
2008- On September 30, the National Domestic Violence
Hotline receives its two millionth call.
Engaging Men Games
OHCHS vs. Cony
FMI Links
For More information on these
and other events visit us on
facebook or at our website.
Safe Voices Web Site
Safe Voices
P.O. Box 713
Auburn, ME 04210
Helpline
Need immediate help? Our helpline number is 1-800-559-2927.
Thank You
We would like to thank our community for your continued support. Without great people like you
backing us up we wouldn't be able to reach out to all the areas that we do. You are what keeps us
going!
Contact Information
Interested in volunteering? Contact us at...
[email protected]
Donations
We are always accepting donations in many different forms.
For information on monetary donations click here.
For information on item donations click here.
Thank you to these specific organizations who continuously help keep us running: Maine Department of
Health and Human Services; Maine State Housing; Tri-Valley, Oxford and Androscoggin United Way; Safe
Voices is a CDBG Assisted Agency of the Cities of Lewiston and Auburn.
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