October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Join YWCA North Central Indiana in Taking a Stand

Every October, YWCA North Central Indiana observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) - a time to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and take action to end the cycle of abuse.

Domestic violence affects people of every age, race, gender, and background. It is much more than physical harm - it includes emotional, psychological, financial, and verbal abuse. Our organization is committed to supporting survivors, educating the public, and advocating for change. But we cannot do this without your help.

Why It Matters

1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. In Indiana, the rates are even higher. Domestic violence is a community issue, and it will take all of us to stop it.

How YOU can Get Involved This October

💜 Share to Raise Awareness

Use your voice on social media, at work, and in your community:

• Share DV Facts and survivor stories (with permission)

• Use hashtags like #DVAM, #EndDV, and #YWCAStandsAgainstViolence

• Wear purple on October 16th, 2025, and share why YOU support survivors

💜 Donate to Support Local Survivors

Your donation to our shelter is priceless.

• Emergency shelter

• 24/7 crisis intervention

• Counseling and legal advocacy

• Resources for children and families

  Click here to donate now.

💜 Attend or Host an Awareness Event

• Join YWCA events throughout the month, or create your own fundraiser, awareness walk, or purple-themed gathering to spread the word.

💜 Volunteer Your Time

• Volunteers make a real impact. From helping in our shelter to supporting our outreach team, we have opportunities for every skill and schedule.

💜 Star the Conversation

• Talk to friends, family, and coworkers about healthy relationships and consent. Ending domestic violence begins with education and awareness.

Together, we can break the cycle of abuse.

This October, and every month, let’s show survivors they are not alone. Let’s support, believe, and advocate for a future free from violence, together.