October is observed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office will shine the spotlight on Domestic Violence once again. This year’s theme is “Too Close to Home: Undivided in the Fight against Domestic Violence.” “Too Close to Home” reflects how domestic violence is not a distant issue, and “undivided in the fight” expresses the need for collective action.
Activities to bring awareness to the issue takes place throughout the month, with public participation encouraged.
To kick off awareness the public is encouraged to wear the color purple and share a photo on social media with the hashtags #DVAM2024, #SUPPORTSURVIVORS or #UNITEDINTHEFIGHT starting Tuesday, October 1, and every Tuesday during the month. Purple is the color chosen to represent those who have experienced abuse and violence at the hands of those they trusted the most, and symbolizes peace, courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending violence.
On Wednesday, October 2, Ashley’s Tiers of Love, 420 Marshall St., in partnership with the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office, kicks off its Domestic Violence Awareness campaign with cupcakes. The bakery will serve purple-icing cupcakes throughout the month. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Project Celebration, Inc. Everyone is encouraged to purchase cupcakes to highlight awareness.
On Friday, October 4, Project Celebration, Inc. will host a Proclamation Ceremony at the Harbor at 3004 Knight St. from 10 to 10:30 a.m. The Purple Box Campaign will also begin that day. The Purple-Box Campaign offers a chance to fill a purple box with unused toiletries for victims of domestic violence. Boxes should be turned in to the Caddo Parish DA’s office, 525 Marshall St., during normal business hours by Monday, November 4. Donations will be delivered to Project Celebration, Inc.
The celebration will wind down with a Kickball Tournament on Saturday, October 19. “Kick Against Domestic Violence” Kickball Tournament will take place at Bill Cockrell Park, 4109 Pines Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Caddo Parish DA’s Office has partnered with Shreveport Community Renewal, Shreveport Police Department, Shreveport Fire Department, Shreveport City Marshal’s office and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office. Each agency will sponsor children from their assigned Friendship Houses for the tournament.
For more information about these activities, court cases and more, go to caddoda.com and follow the DA’s office on social media.
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