Families Living Violence Free is taking its message into the community this week, with pop-up outreach programs in Creedmoor and Oxford.
FLVF Advocate Erica Romero invites the community to stop by their tent at Southern States, 301 N. Main St., Creedmoor Wednesday, Oct 9, between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. or in front of the Hub on Main, 100 Main St., also between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Since 1989, when first designated as Domestic Violence Awareness month, October has been a time to remember victims of domestic violence and to honor and acknowledge survivors.
The FLVF outreach event is one way to bring information to people who may be looking for ways to leave an abusive household or relationship. Nationally, there have been gains in reducing domestic violence, it is estimated that an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute.
Millions of people across the country live in fear within their own homes – fear for their own safety and for the safety of their children.
In addition to the events in Creedmoor and Oxford, FLVF is planning to visit Stem on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Visit www.flvf.org later to learn where that event will take place.
The 24/7 crisis hotline is 919.693.5700. Spanish speakers can call 919.690.0888.