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Each year, October is designated as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month throughout the United States. Chances are that in your
lifetime you, a family member, or friend will be affected on some level by
domestic violence. The truth is, domestic violence happens every day within
our communities and it affects everyone that is involved with the victim.
You can make a difference in helping to stop these types of abusive crimes.
Together with Opportunities, we ask you to reach out and show your support
to someone you know who may be in an abusive situation.
During October,
Opportunities will be distributing purple ribbons at information booths
located throughout Lewis County to highlight Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. We invite you to stop in to receive a free purple ribbon, and
to learn more about this type of crime and how you can support victims in
our community. Visit us with questions, suggestions, sign up for
a free raffle, or just say hello. The booths will
be staffed from 9 AM – 3 PM on the following dates: |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Information
Booths
Tuesday, October 2nd at the Quick-n-Eazy in Constableville;
Wednesday, October 10th at the Nice-n-Easy, Croghan;
Wednesday, October 17th at the Lewis County General Hospital (lobby
area);
Wednesday, October 24th at the P&C, Lowville Plaza, Lowville;
Wednesday, October 31st at Stewart's, Harrisville.
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| Quilt Display |
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| In addition, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness
Month, the Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis quilt is being displayed at area
locations in Lowville.
Read more about the
quilt. |
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| The quilt will be on display at the following
times and locations: |
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| October 1st through 5th |
Lewis County Recovery Center/Mountain View
Prevention Services, North State Street, Lowville |
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| October 9th through the 12th |
Lewis County Community Mental Health Center,
Lowville |
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| October 15th through 19th |
Lewis County General Hospital (lobby area) |
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| October 22nd through 25th |
Curves, South State Street, Lowville |
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| You can also learn more about the issue of domestic
violence by visiting: |
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| New York
State Coalition Against Domestic Violence |
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| Did you know that April of each
year is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month? For more
information about Sexual Assault awareness, please visit: |
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| New York
State Coalition Against Sexual Assault |
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