Get Ready
Throughout our community, businesses and individuals are lighting up with PURPLE lights, as a symbol of strength and hope in support of victims and survivors.
Let us know if you would like to join this campaign and help us LIGHT UP PURPLE for Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- On average 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute, which equates to 10 million abuse victims annually.
- In Minnesota, 1 in 3 women & 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner. 1 in 5 women & 1 in 7 men have been severely abused by an intimate partner.
- About 48% of women won’t leave their abuser due to fear of not being able to take their pet(s) with them to safety.
- Millions of Americans live in daily silent fear witin their own homes. In addition, every year millions of children are exposed to domestic violence.
Ideas to LIGHT UP PURPLE
- Change any external or internal lights to PURPLE at your home or business.
- Share our social posts or create your own throughout OCTOBER to spread awareness.
- Display PURPLE hearts or party decor in your office.
- Share with your family, friends, and business partners to encourage them to join in.
- Any way you would like to share awareness to domestic violence and support to Anna Marie’s Alliance!
DV Awareness Month
Since 1981, October has been Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is dedicated to breaking the silence surrounding domestic violence and bringing advocates together from across the nation. This month, we strive to raise awareness, support survivors, and share resources designed to help individuals who may need them.
The Importance of Awareness
Educating and spreading awareness are key parts of sparking important conversations about domestic violence and creating lasting change within the political landscape. Not only do we hope to remind victim-survivors they are not alone, but we also hope to empower individuals to recognize the signs of domestic violence and reach out for help.
Anna Marie’s Impact
In 2024-2025 we served over 1,000 clients across the agency, 20 pets in our Pet Safe Home, housed 216 people in our emergency shelter, responded to 349 arrest call referrals, provided walk-in advocacy to 152 individuals, assisted 28 individuals with lease breaks, served 111 youth in small prevention groups and many more.
