17 Days/17 Ways — Believe Your Actions Can Make A Difference
Today marks the final day of our 17 Days/17 Ways campaign featuring ways you can help end intimate partner abuse in families and our community.
17 Days/17 Ways — Adopt us where you work
Volunteer Match reports that workplace volunteer programs benefit employees and companies.
17 Days/17 Ways — Write a Letter
Domestic violence permeates all communities and neighborhoods. Many turn a blind eye to domestic violence because they think it is someone’s personal matter that needs to be resolved within their home.
17 Days/17 Ways — Is your behavior truly violence-free?
I think as adults we can all learn some things from Kid President. It can be very easy to point blame at others around us when we are considering what needs to change to prevent violence.
17 Days/17 Ways — Contact Legislators to Help Victims
You have the power to help lonely bills that matter become law. If you’ve never advocated for legislative action, no worries.
17 Days/17 Ways — Donate to GreenHouse17
We can always use volunteers to help with services and outreach, but there are ways to support the mission to end intimate partner abuse in our community even if you’re not in the position to devote time.
17 Days/17 Ways — Talk to Young Adults
The Kentucky Domestic Violence Association reports that “40% of teenage girls age 14-17 report knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend.”
17 Days/17 Ways — Throw a Party
Throw a party for GreenHouse17.
It’ll increase your happiness.
17 Days/17 Ways — Invite an educator
We believe intimate partner violence is a community issue, and the mission to end domestic violence in families and our community requires a community response.
