Support Domestic Violence Survivors By Wearing Purple
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center focused on awareness for domestic violence with Purple Thursday. Consolidated Community Response Specialist Liz Shanks said the date recognizes domestic violence survivors through purple, a symbolic expression of support. Shanks said the center aims to represent survivors in moments they cannot represent themselves. “It’s more common than we all […]
Vigil Thursday Remembers Lives Lost To Domestic Violence
The Avalon Center hosts a candlelight vigil in Spencer on Thursday to remember the lives lost to domestic violence. Avalon Center Domestic Violence Court Advocate Andrew Harsanyi said the vigils are part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Harnsanyi said it is important for the community to understand people continue to lose their loves to domestic […]
