October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. That same year marks the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline. In 1989 the U.S.Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Such legislation has passed every year since with NCADV providing key leadership in this effort.”

(Excerpt from 1996 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Manual, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

During this month of observance, each of the counties in Dove’s service area will have a local Candlelighting Ceremony to mourn victims, celebrate survivors, and commend those who join us to take a stand against this crime. The public is encouraged to attend, masks required.

Shelby County Candlelighting Ceremony

Thursday, October 7, 7:00 p.m.

First Assembly of God Church

108 South Oak, Shelbyville

DeWitt County Candlelighting Ceremony

Thursday October 14, 6:00 p.m.

Presbyterian Church

402 N. Center St., Clinton

Macon County Candlelighting Ceremony

Tuesday October 19, 7:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

204 W. Prairie St., Decatur