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Each year during the month of October the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence joins with other state coalitions and domestic violence programs across the country to commemorate the lives of victims of domestic violence and to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence. Our goal is to educate the public about the effects of domestic violence on families and to find ways in which we can all work together to promote safety and eliminate domestic violence in our communities.

During October domestic violence program advocates, survivors, public officials, and others, participate in a wide variety of activities that publicize this important issue. Activities often support common themes but usually focus on events that have affected that particular community. Many observances include the following:

• Remembering those who have died as a result of domestic violence
• Raising awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence
• Raising awareness about the availability of services for victims of abuse
• Recognizing and celebrating those who have survived
• Linking those who work to end violence
  

CCADV hopes that these events will celebrate the strength and courage of those who have been affected by domestic violence while raising public awareness of what is often a silent epidemic.