October is domestic violence abuse month
The East Texas Crisis Center in Canton is asking for help to raise awareness to end domestic violence. One in three women will experience domestic violence in a lifetime. One in three children will witness domestic violence, said Crystal Mayer, Victim Advocate for Van Zandt and Rains counties.
“Twenty people per minute are victims of physical violence (slapping, pushing, and shoving) by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Eighteen to 35 is the age range for which domestic violence is highest. Thirty is the average number of new domestic violence clients seen by the East Texas Crisis Center in Van Zandt County each month,” said Mayer.
“At 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, a proclamation will be signed during Commissioner’s Court, inside of the Courthouse by County Judge Don Kirkpatrick. This year the HOPE award will be presented to two police officers in Van Zandt County,” Mayer said.
Purple lapel ribbons are available at the East Texas Crisis Center in Canton to wear to show support.
