Crisis Connection to Host Event in Huntingburg to Honor Victims of Domestic Violence

From Local Sources 

JASPER -- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Crisis Connection is joining advocates from across the country to honor those impacted by it.

The community is being invited to a Lighting the Way for Peace event on October 10th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Huntingburg City Park.

It will be a time to mourn for those who have been killed by domestic violence, and celebrate the tremendous progress victims have made over the years.

It will also be a time to connect with one another with a sense of unity to end domestic violence.

The CDC reports 1 in for women and 1 in 7 men have been physically assaulted by an intimate partner.

Crisis Connection provides 24-hour advocacy for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

If you need help, you can call 1 (800) 245 – 4580.

Crisis Connection says all services are highly confidential, trauma informed, client centered and strength based.