October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct. 2, 2012 - PRLog -- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and purple ribbons are a reminder of not only the victims, but also the services that are available to help.
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we remember those who fought this battle and continue to lead the campaign for all DV victims.  Beginning October 1st, pin a purple ribbon on your collar, create an arm band for your wrist or tie a purple ribbon around your tree.  

Help bring awareness to this issue by wearing a purple ribbon throughout October and telling people why you are wearing it.

If you need help, please call Legal Aid at 918-428-HELP (4357) or 888-534-5243  or call the National DV Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).

Find information about Relationship Abuse & Domestic Violence on our free legal information web site OKLaw.org.

Our hope is that you have never experienced domestic violence or relationship abuse.  This short video from Makers of Memories sets out a few facts you may not know about domestic violence.  http://youtu.be/3s2hu9Zon4s



During October Legal Aid will host a daily online on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/legalaidok
We will ask a question each business day to promote education about domestic violence.

How aware are you? We ask the question - you click the answer.
Share with your friends!

Watch daily for the question mark button!  
We'll give you the correct answer the next day.

About Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Legal Services is a statewide not-for-profit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals, families and to elderly and disabled persons in the areas of domestic violence, consumer scams, housing, health and employment.  Legal Services attorneys and staff work through a network of 21 fully-staffed law offices and satellite offices, serving eligible clients in all 77 counties of Oklahoma.       
Funding for Legal Aid is from the Legal Services Corporation, the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, 14 United Way and United Fund organizations and generous attorneys, law firms, foundations, businesses and individuals throughout the state contributing to the Campaign for Justice.

Media Contact:       
Michael Figgins, Executive Director
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
405.488.6768
michael.figgins@laok.org

Gayla Machell, Director of Marketing & Development
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
405-488-6753
gayla.machell@laok.org