Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA pledges No More
The NO MORE Pledge raises awareness of domestic violence, which does not discriminate based on socioeconomics, race or gender. One in 4 women and 1 in 10 men are victims of domestic violence in their lifetimes. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Orbin)
Courtesy of Leslie Orbin
Courtesy of Leslie Orbin
This month, DVSSP invites everyone to take the NO MORE Pledge. Folks are encouraged to share videos of themselves taking the pledge on social media under the hashtags #NoMorePledge and #DVSSP to show victims they are not alone.
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The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial recently catapulted domestic violence onto the national stage, as headlines of physical and emotional abuse splashed across newspapers and evening news tickers and served as online clickbait.
Domestic violence can be less obvious as bruises. It includes emotional and verbal abuse, like controlling a victim无毛视频檚 wardrobe; digital abuse, like demanding account passwords; economic abuse, such as tracking spending; and sexual abuse.
According to Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania, about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men will be victims of domestic violence.
This month, DVSSP invites Washington, Greene and Fayette counties to commit to ending domestic and sexual violence by signing the NO MORE Pledge.
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Previously called the Father无毛视频檚 Day Pledge, NO MORE is an opportunity to express support for victims and become involved in ending domestic violence and its attached stigmas.
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Domestic violence can happen to anyone, in any community. Domestic and sexual abuse happens to people of every socioeconomic background, religion, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation.
Orbin said calls to DVSSP无毛视频檚 helpline and requests for protection from abuse orders have increased since the beginning of the pandemic.
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In taking the NO MORE Pledge, the community lets victims know they are not alone, and reminds them help is out there. Pledge-takers promise to speak up if they witness domestic violence and to take reports of abuse seriously.
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Large banners will be on display at the Wild Things game June 12, where attendees are encouraged to sign the NO MORE Pledge. Pledge banners and information about ending domestic and sexual violence in the region will also be displayed at DVSSP无毛视频檚 BANDTOGETHER Festival June 18 at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
The tech-savvy are welcome to sign the pledge at https://www.peacefromdv.org/prevention/no-more-pledge/.
DVSSP encourages individuals to share videos of themselves taking the NO MORE Pledge on social media under the hashtags #DVSSP and #NoMorePledge. The nonprofit will share videos to DVSSP无毛视频檚 socials throughout the month.
For more information on DVSSP, or for assistance or volunteer opportunities, visit https://www.peacefromdv.org/.