(Madison County, NY – Oct. 2013) “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” is a low or no-cost campaign that connects communities across New York by turning the state purple during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) coordinates the campaign along with local programs across the state.
The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness of domestic violence – to get everyone talking about “purple” as a way to discuss domestic violence, and to let victims know they’re not alone and that resources are available no matter where they live.
The color purple has been chosen as purple is the symbolic color for domestic violence awareness and, historically, the battered women’s movement.
Domestic violence programs have been using purple to promote awareness of domestic violence for years. The “Shine the Light” campaign supports their work and gives them the ability to say they’re part of a larger, statewide effort.
In 2012, hundreds organizations and individuals across the state participated in the Shine the Light on Domestic Violence campaign. Some of the most well-known locations that have been illuminated purple include Niagara Falls, the Empire State Building, the Mid-Hudson Bridge, the Electric Tower in Buffalo, the Peace Bridge and Syracuse University.
Also, as part of the campaign, one day is selected on which all New Yorkers are asked to wear purple to show their support. This year, that day is Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Businesses can also show the community that they care about ending violence against women by shining a purple light on their building, putting flyers on a counter, or by hanging a poster.
It takes a community to raise awareness and to put an end to violence in our homes. Please join your local program, Liberty Resources’ Victims of Violence Program in the “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” campaign. For additional information and resources, contact 363-0048 ext. 143 or 134.
Enter to Win $200
Here is how:
October is the month to shine the light on the dangers of unhealthy relationships and relationship violence between teen couples. If your friend was in a controlling or violent relationship, how would you respond? Tell us your story through a public service announcement (PSA). PSA videos should include- strategies for helping peers who are experiencing relationship violence or unhealthy relationships.
Here are the rules:
1) All participants are to be between the ages of 14-18 years old
2) All entries must be submitted by October 23, 2013, no later than midnight
3) Entries can be done by individuals or teams
4) Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes in length
5) No profanity
6) No sexual content
7) Winners will be asked for parent/guardian consent for the purpose of permission to air the video
Submit your video:
You can submit your PSA video by E-mailing it as a link to Mjacobs1@liberty-resources.org, E-mail subject should say “PSA Contest 2013” followed by your group’s name or video name. Please include contact information in this E-mail.
How to win:
Winners will be selected based on
-creativity
-accuracy of information
-appeal to the target audience of teens
What will you win?
Not only will winners receive a $200 cash prize, but the opportunity to have their video aired publicly throughout Madison County.
Any questions:
Please contact Melissa Jacobs at the Victims of Violence Program by calling (315)363-0048 Ext.140, or by E-mail at Mjacobs1@liberty-resources.org