First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” DVAM is recognized each October to unite efforts to end domestic violence.
Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivor stories and provide additional resources to leaders and policymakers.
This year’s events will include, a "Breathe In, Speak Out, Montgomery" yoga event series for teens and adults, webinars on bystander intervention and response to strangulation and other lethality red flags and a virtual survivor panel.
To learn more about the DVCC and register for this year's DVAM events, go to https://montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/dvcc/dvam.html.
The tentative list of scheduled events:
- Monday, Oct. 4. 11:30 a.m. Press Event with Yoga to Support DVAM (wear purple). 600 Jefferson Plaza, Rockville.
- Tuesday, Oct. 5. 9 a.m. Joint Montgomery County Council and County Executive Proclamation in Honor of DVAM. Zoom. Click here for more information.
- Friday, Oct. 8. 2-4 p.m. For Youth: Breathe In Speak Out Montgomery County: Yoga for DVAM (free). Zoom and Live on DVCC Facebook. Click here for more information.
- Saturday, Oct. 9. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Yasha Circle Ministry Domestic Violence Awareness Conference. Click here for more information.
- Saturday, Oct. 9. 11 a.m-1 p.m. For everyone: Breathe In Speak Out Montgomery County: Yoga for DVAM (free). Via Zoom and Live on DVCC Facebook, Click here for more information.
- Tuesday, Oct. 12. 6 p.m. Free Webinar: Bystander Intervention. Via Zoom and Live on DVCC Facebook Click here for more information.
- Monday, Oct. 18. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Webinar: Power-Based Violence 101: Supporting Survivors and their Families. Virtual. Click here for more information.
- Wednesday, Oct. 20. 6 p.m. Free Webinar: Domestic Violence Red Flags: Strangulation and Other Dangerous Behavior. Via Zoom and Live on DVCC Facebook. Click here for more information.
- Thursday, Oct. 21. 12:30 p.m. JCADA 20th Anniversary Celebration. Virtual. Click here for more information.
- Friday, Oct. 22-24. Ongoing. MCFJC Foundation 12K to Help End Domestic Violence. More Information available.
- Wednesday, Oct. 27. 6 p.m. Survivor Panel. Via Zoom and Live on DVCC Facebook. Click here for more information.
- Thursday, Oct. 28. 1 p.m. Understanding and Reducing Bullying Among Older Adults. Virtual. Click here for more information.
