Every nine seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S.
One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.
Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed to bring to light an issue that effects all of our communities.
To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a vigil to honor and remember survivors and victims of domestic violence on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo at Huntington Center Green in Shelton.
Ansonia Police Chief Kevin Hale is the keynote speaker. The vigil will also include recognition of law enforcement officials and community members.
The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge.
Each year, more 6,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of the program’s door looking for shelter, help and hope.
For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call (203) 736‑2601, ext. 1381, or visit www.bhcare.org.
If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1 – 888-774‑2900.
Who: The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services
What: Candlelight Vigil to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence
Where: Gazebo at Huntington Center Green, Shelton, CT
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 … 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
