LACASA’s annual GLOW Gathering in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the AMP! at the Brighton Millpond.
The free GLOW Gathering will feature speakers from LACASA, a survivor testimonial, music from the Livingston Chorale, and a poetry reading to honor the courage of survivors and remember victims who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Livingston County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Christina Richards will also share thoughts on the legal issues and challenges surrounding domestic violence.
Guests are encouraged to wear purple as a show of support and to incorporate purple displays and lights in their homes and businesses. Purple is recognized as the official color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
“We want to send a clear message to survivors that they are not alone, and we want our community to unite in creating a future where everyone can live safely and with dignity,” said Sara Lewis, LACASA’s director of social change advocacy. “Together, we can shed light on this critical issue and empower those most in need of our support.”
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, roughly 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) over the age of 18 have been the victim of severe intimate partner violence in their lifetime – over 12 million individuals in a single year.
