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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Every October, communities across the nation recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)—a time to honor and uplift survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and unite in our efforts to end abuse. What began as a single “Day of Unity” in 1981 has grown into a full month dedicated to education, empowerment, and action. At Women In Transition, DVAM is a powerful opportunity to elevate survivor voices, foster healing, and connect our community to meaningful change.
Please join WIT at its upcoming events-whether attending a session of the Empower and Educate training series or joining us for our 9th Annual Amplifying Our Voices on October 16, your participation help us to unite to raise awareness about domestic violence and how we can support survivors in not only finding safety but also in their journey towards empowerment.
WIT Training Series: Empower and Educate
Join us this fall for WIT’s free community training series, Empower and Educate! We're kicking things off in October—Domestic Violence Awareness Month—with our first session: Building Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Learn how to recognize the signs of IPV and explore ways to support survivors in your community.
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Self-care is not always easy, but it is worth it. When you invest in your health and well-being, the benefits will, in the long run, help you live a happier, healthier life. It enables you to maintain your physical, mental, and emotional health. When you take care of yourself, you can better cope with stress, manage your emotions, and stay productive.
Sign up for free, virtual family law workshops
Do you have questions about Protection From Abuse orders, child custody, or dependency/DHS cases as a domestic violence survivor?
WIT and family law attorneys at Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) are presenting FREE, VIRTUAL workshops around these topics for women-identified survivors of domestic abuse/intimate partner violence, with Q&A sessions to follow.
WIT in the news
Sofia* is a Latina domestic violence survivor in Philly and an empowerment counseling client at WIT.
Her story is featured in this Billy Penn at WHYY article about domestic violence in Philly's Latino community, the barriers that survivors face in accessing resources and support, and the urgent need for culturally and linguistically competent domestic violence services for non-English speaking immigrants.
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How you can support LGBTQ+ survivors
Love is love, but unfortunately, not all relationships are healthy or safe. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks experience domestic violence at equal or higher rates as heterosexual cisgender people in relationships. If you are concerned about a LGBTQ+ friend or family member who may be in an abusive relationship, here are a few ways that you can support them.