Sullivan County Victim Services is proud to announce its partnership with the national #Every1KnowsSome1 campaign in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This collaborative effort aims to shed light on the pervasive issue of domestic violence and empower people to come together as communities to address this epidemic.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held annually in October, allows communities nationwide to join forces to raise awareness about the far-reaching impact of domestic violence. The #Every1KnowsSome1 campaign focuses on the theme that everyone knows someone affected by domestic violence, whether they realize it or not.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 47.3% of women and 44.2% of men in the United States have reported contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. The CDC also finds that lesbian women (56.3%), gay men (47.7%), bisexual women (69.3%), and bisexual men (46.1%) face even higher rates of violence.
High rates of domestic violence are not private, individual problems; they require community solutions. By acknowledging this reality, we can collectively work towards ending domestic violence and creating safe, healthy communities for everyone.
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sullivan County Victim Services stands with survivors and celebrates the strength it takes for individuals to heal and move forward. Together, we can create change and work towards building a community where hope, healing, and safety are possible for all.
Lauren Edkin, Executive Director
Through a series of events and activities throughout the month, SCVS seeks to engage community members in an open dialogue about domestic violence, its underlying causes, and how to support survivors. We encourage everyone in the community to get involved and support the campaign during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Some key highlights of the campaign include:
Through these events and activities, Sullivan County Victim Services aims to unite our community, encourage open conversations, and create a supportive environment where survivors can find hope and healing.
Find more information on abuse below and check back to this page for any updates on our Domestic Violence Awareness Month initiatives.
Relationship abuse isn't always black and white. Learn basic information about domestic violence, along with the signs, different types, and practical steps to end domestic violence.
Often, the best way to help a victim of domestic violence isn’t through direct intervention–which can be dangerous for everyone involved. Unless someone is at immediate risk of being harmed there are other ways to help.
Domestic violence can be difficult to talk about. Here are 10 tips to make you more confident while talking about DV.
Call our hotline 570-946-4215 for free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and all other crimes 24/7.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Visit thetrevorproject.org to get mental health resources and crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth
Call 1-800-588-1828 if you or someone you know is struggling with addiction in Sullivan County.
If your safety is in immediate danger call 911.