Crime Victim's Advocates hosts events in honor of domestic violence month

PABLO — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Tribe's Crime Victims Advocates department will be involved in various activities throughout the month to promote awareness. Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate.

The following is a recap of the activities CVA will be involved in for the month of October:

• Unforgotten: Flowers and trees were planted near the CVA building to signify victims who have passed away due to domestic violence. Each plant blooms in spring and will be named in memory of victims. (October 11)

• Colors: Corsages and beaded bracelets were distributed throughout the community. Colors chosen for the craftwork hold significant meaning to domestic violence awareness. Participants were encouraged to wear the crafts throughout the week for support. (October 15-19)

• Ringing of Bells: Every four minutes someone is killed due to injuries sustained by domestic violence. Churches throughout the community will be asked to ring their church bells at 6 p.m. or hold a four-minute moment of silence in memory of those victims.

• Silhouettes: The CVA created wooden silhouettes of women that were painted purple (the color of domestic violence awareness). They will be randomly presenting the silhouettes in schools throughout the reservation with important information on domestic violence. (October 22-31)