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DVAM Challenge 13, Find Your Role

You have the ability to make your community a safer place for men, women and families. Help spread awareness that domestic violence is never acceptable. We can all play a special role in ending violence. For today's DVAM Challenge 13, please share this image and message. Read More »

DVAM Challenge 12, Post this Handout

Today's challenge is designed to help you see your impact in your local community. For DVAM Challenge 12, print this handout of domestic violence statistics and post it wherever you think it may help someone. Maybe your gym, coffee shop, school or church. Information is power, and you have the opportunity to help spread awareness. You never know how this handout could help someone in your ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 11, the Journey of Hope

In honor of DVAM, we have teamed up with Verizon for the Journey of Hope. The Journey of Hope is a cross-country bus tour which will help raise awareness of domestic violence and provide resources to those affected by it. “We are honored to be a part of Verizon’s campaign to help end domestic violence and pleased to partner with a corporation that inspires their employees ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 10, Take a Stand

Our DVAM Challenge is just part of a nationwide effort to unite efforts in ending domestic violence. This week's theme is "Take a Stand!" To inspire you to make a commitment to ending violence, here are some ideas from organizations, companies and communities participating in DVAM. Purple Light Night The Covington Domestic Violence Task Force in Washington encourages residents in their county to exchange the white light bulbs on ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge – Follower Participation

We are amazed by your response to our DVAM challenge. We would like to thank each and every one of you for helping us to raise awareness of domestic violence through your social media. In honor of your contribution, we want to spotlight a few of the meaningful conversations that we have had. [View the story "DVAM Challenge Participation" on Storify] Thank you again for participating in ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 9, Share a Message of Support

Welcome to DVAM Challenge 9. We're keeping it short and simple today. Understand your importance as a friend. What you say and do can really make a difference in someone's story. If a loved one confides in you that they are experiencing abuse, believe them and be there for them. This doesn't mean you have to "fix" their situation for them. They may just need ... Read More »

DVAM Challenge 8, For Frustrated Friends & Family

Watching someone you love experience domestic violence can be very disheartening. If the person you care for is not reacting the way that you want them to -- for example, leaving the situation – it’s easy to become frustrated. One of the most common reasons that friends and family members of victims become frustrated is because they witness or hear about abusive behaviors happening repeatedly, but ... Read More »