Domestic violence impacts millions of people each year, but it can be prevented. It requires the collective voice and power of individuals, families, institutions and systems — all of which are a valuable and powerful component to transforming our communities.
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center invites you to explore ways to get involved, as well as community and digital resources for domestic violence, below. And follow the EACC on Facebook and Instagram throughout the month of October for more information and opportunities to help spread awareness.
October 19
Go Purple and Take a Moment of Silence
Wear purple on October 19 to show your support. Snap a picture of yourself or department dressed in purple shirts, scarves, ties, etc. then submit it online or post to social media and tag the EACC on Facebook and Instagram.
Then at noon, the EACC will observe a moment of silence in honor of all those affected by domestic violence. Please join us, wherever you are, in this effort to raise awareness and feel free to invite friends and co-workers to join you in this time of reflection.
October 25
A Conversation with One Place
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the EACC is hosting a virtual conversation with One Place Family Justice Center's Clinical Director, Danielle Mars, LMSW. Mars will give participants an overview of One Place services and lead a discussion on the basics of domestic violence and awareness of the collaborative environment of the One Place Family Justice Center.
When & Where: Wednesday, October 25, 1-2 p.m., via Zoom
Click here to register.
Domestic Violence Resources
Select a topic below to learn more.
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Community Resources for Domestic Violence
YWCA of Central Alabama
24-hour Crisis Line: 205-322-4878 or 1-800-650-6522
YWCA domestic violence services include confidential shelters for women and children fleeing abusive homes, court advocacy program, support groups for victims of domestic violence, "Healthy Relationships" program for middle and high school students to combat dating violence, and more.Safe House
Crisis Line: 205-669-7233 (SAFE)
SafeHouse provides critical domestic and sexual violence response, prevention and intervention programs for the communities of Shelby, Coosa, Clay and Chilton counties. Services include free, confidential counseling for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, Legal Assistance for Victims program, prevention and intervention education, and more.Turning Point
24-hour Crisis Line: 205-758-0808
Turning Point offers domestic violence and sexual assault services nine West Alabama counties — Tuscaloosa, Lamar, Hale, Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Pickens, Marengo and Sumter. Free services include emergency shelters, counseling, support groups, financial literacy training, children's services, community outreach and more.Daybreak Shelter
Crisis Line: 205-387-1157
Shelter for victims of domestic violence in Walker County; additional services include court advocacy, education and outreach, and limited financial assistance.Harbor Haus Crisis Services in Cullman, AL
Domestic violence services for Cullman County, sexual assault services for Cullman and Winston counties.
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
ACADV provides training, technical assistance, public policy and development, and support to domestic violence center programs, as well as specific resources for each county in Alabama.
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Digital Resources for Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Awareness Project
- #1Thing Community Pledge (PDF)
- Finding Safety & Support Brochure (PDF)
- Helping to End Domestic Violence Brochure (PDF)
- Forms of Dating Abuse (PDF)
- Preventing & Managing the Spread of COVID-19 within Domestic Violence Programs
- Pets & Domestic Violence (PDF)
- Domestic Violence & the Law
- EACC Strategies for Mindful Living Newsletter: Intimate Partner Violence (PDF)
- EACC Strategies for Mindful Living Newsletter: Domestic Violence Myths (PDF)
- Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence