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Murphy Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month

State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) is inviting local residents to help raise awareness of domestic violence by taking part in Domestic Violence Awareness Month events being held around the area.

“A community organized response is what makes effective domestic violence prevention,” said Murphy, who chairs the Northwest Suburban Alliance on Domestic Violence (NWSADV). “Far too many families are affected by this crime and it is time for the community to take a positive approach of educating our young adults about domestic violence.”

This year, 16 communities have issued proclamations recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness month to bring greater attention to the problem of violence in the home, which annually impacts more than 200,000 people in Illinois alone. They are – Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Inverness, Lake Barrington, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood and Wheeling.

“Domestic violence impacts the lives of all Americans, leaving a path of destruction for all in its path.,” said State Rep. Sid Mathias (R-Buffalo Grove). “Let us remember that a family’s home is not a place to be filled with fear, hopelessness or desperation. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we must recommit to ending violence within our homes and our communities, and keep in mind that all individuals have the right to live in peace and dignity.”

Recently, Sen. Murphy received the Partner in Peace Award from the Elgin Community Crisis Center on behalf of his work with the NWSADV, which is a group of elected officials, social service agencies, law enforcement, and community leaders whose mission is to raise awareness and promote the prevention of domestic violence and facilitative services which break the cycle of violence in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

“Victims need to know that they are not alone, there are organizations that can help,” said Murphy. “The newly launched NWSADV Web site www.endallabuse.org lists ways to keep you and your loved ones safe.”

The Senator also noted that there are numerous opportunities for people to get involved and make a difference in the fight against domestic violence throughout the month of October –

October 15 – The Family Violence Coordinating Council’s Fall Conference “Holding onto Hope Substance Abuse, Domestic Abuse and the Family,” 8 am to 4:30 pm in Chandlers Grand Ballroom – 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.

October 20 – Safe From the Start of Northwest Cook County, in collaboration with NWSADV will be displaying the Clothesline Project at the Palatine Opportunity Center (1585 N. Rand Rd.) between 4 pm to 7 pm.

October 22 – The Hoffman-Schaumburg Rotary hosts NWSADV Men’s Initiative on Domestic Violence at 11:30 am at the Poplar Creek Country Club – 1400 Poplar Creek Drive in Hoffman Estates.

October 26 – Hanover Park and WINGS are hosting a domestic violence candlelight vigil at 6 pm at the village hall – 2121 W Lake St in Hanover Park.

October 27 – Presentation on the “Dynamic of Domestic Violence” from 11am to 1 pm in 30 minutes increments at Northwest Community Hospital – 800 West Central Road in Arlington Heights, IL in the conference room 1-6.

Events: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2010 Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

Local Events During Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October

All of October, Between Friends will provide a table of DV information in the Rolling Meadows courthouse "Entrance area"

All of October, Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services offer screenings and no cost consults. 847-781-4850

October 1 Purple Ribbon Tying----Ribbons will be tied on the trunks of the tree's of the Rolling Meadows Court House. The ribbons will stay on the tree's throughout October. (Between Friends) Contact: April Fehrenbacher, ICDVP 847-818-8900

October 6 Between Friends court advocates will be in front of the Rolling Meadows Court House with DV awareness stickers

October 8 Elgin Community Crisis Center Partner In Peace Breakfast 7:30am

Contact: 847-742-4088

October 15 Dress to Express---Wear Purple all day today! Take a picture of your coworkers wearing purple and we will put your pic and your business's link on our webpage during the month of November. (Between Friends)

October 15 Family Violence Coordinating Council Fall Conference “ Holding onto Hope, Substance Abuse, Domestic Abuse and the Family.” 8am -4:30pm Chandlers Banquets Grand Ballroom for More information contact Grayce 847-818-2528

October 20 Safe From the Start of Northwest Cook County, in collaboration with the Northwest Suburban Alliance on Domestic Violence will be displaying the Clothesline Project at the Palatine Opportunity Center (1585 N. Rand Rd.) during the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Safe From the Start is a community response dedicated to reduce the trauma of exposure to violence in children ages 0-5 in the communities of Northwest Cook County. The Clothesline Project is a moving and provocative display of personally decorated shirts showing how violence has affected the lives of survivors and their children. Please join us on October 20th between 4-7 PM to view the shirts and find out more information about local domestic violence information and resources. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Laura Rutledge, from the Safe from the Start program at (630) 823-5204.

October 22 NWSADV Men’s Initiative on Domestic Violence keynotes Hoffman –Schaumburg Rotary at Poplar Creek Country Club

October 25 Illinois Domestic Violence Laws Training---This is a training to provide an overview of DV laws for counselors, advocates, crisis line workers, etc. ICDVP credits will be provided. (Between Friends)

October 26 Hanover Park and WINGS are hosting a domestic violence candlelight vigil at 6pm at the village hall. Event is free and open to the public.

October 27 Northwest Community Hospital - presentation on Dynamic of Domestic Violence will be on Oct 27th from 11am to 1pm in 30 minutes increments open to public in the conference room 1-6