Join HOPE Center and Ruth's House

For a Candlelight Vigil

6 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008

On the Front Lawn of Rice County Courthouse

This is an event to honor the survivors and increase awareness of domestic violence and homelessness in our community.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, when extra attention gets paid to the issue of domestic violence, thanks to awareness efforts of advocacy organizations and other supporters.

Did you know that domestic violence can be fatal? In 2007, at least 22 women and 10 children were murdered in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence. For more information, please explore this website, give us a call, or click on any of the questions below.  

• Domestic violence: Why does it happen?
• Does alcohol cause domestic violence?
• Does my relationship have the potential to become violent?
• I think my friend may be abusing his wife. What should I do?
• I think my friend may be in a violent relationship. What should I do?
• Why doesn’t she just leave?
• What is a healthy relationship anyway?
• I think my daughter may be in a violent relationship. What should I do?
• What should I do if I see a domestic violence assault in progress? 
• Are domestic violence and child abuse related?
• Can teenagers experience dating violence?
• How do I talk to my kids about violence?
• Is domestic violence worse in the US or in other countries?
• My daughter's boyfriend is paging her 20 times a day. Should I be concerned?
• My friend's boyfriend is always insulting her. Should I be concerned?
• Where does dating violence come from?
• What does gun control have to do with domestic violence?
  

How much do you know about domestic violence?

→ Take the quiz ←

Survivor Stories:

The Realities of Intimate Partner Violence

Come and listen to survivors' stories of transformation from victim to survivor.

Sponsored by HOPE Center, Rice County SMART, and Women in Northfield Giving Support (WINGS).

7 - 9 pm, Tuesday, October 21

St. Olaf College, Northfield

Buntrock Commons, Room #144

DV Awareness Month Cookie, courtesy of Dusek's Bakery

Don't forget to wear your purple ribbon in support of those who have experienced Domestic Violence and to support those who are working to end it!

Be a part of the solution!

     Here are some of the locations in Rice County:

Faribault

Three Rivers-Ibeling/Hafemeyer Ltd.-Dept of Corrections-Grant Sanders Ltd-Advocate Training 2008-United Church of Christ-Chamber of Commerce-Dusek's Bakery-Ruth's House-Magic Shears-Java Live-Jeff Johnson Att.-Bloom Floral-Hoffman Law Office-Sunset Salon-Court Admin-Ct Attorney Office-Community Center-Senior Center-Allina Medical Clinic Faribault-District One Hospital

 Northfield

 Heidi Cole-Casey’s-Ragstock-Quality Bakery-Monarch-Rare Pair-Allina Medical Clinic

Thanks for your support!