FADV says NO MORE

By Brooke Muir (FADV Executive Director)

March is just around the corner and we look forward to another great NO MORE Week. NO MORE Week (March 7-13, 2021) is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness around domestic violence and sexual assault. Domestic violence thrives in shame and silence. When we say NO MORE we are telling our friends, family, and co-workers that we support them and we do not accept abuse in any form.
This year FADV is addressing the silence, shame, and myths that surround domestic violence.  We invite you to join us in saying #NoMoreSilence to intimate partner and family violence.  Violence doesn’t just stay in the home; it affects our schools, healthcare systems, and workplaces.
And of course we need YOUR help in saying NO MORE to SILENCE! How can you support FADV in this important campaign? We are glad you asked! Here are a few ways you can get involved:
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Individual Support

1. Follow FADV all week long on social media & share our posts.
   1. Instagram  @fadv_fightviolence
   2. Facebook  @fadv.org
2. Monday March 8th, 2021 is International Women’s Day and we want to hear from YOU!  Download our NO MORE sign and tell us why you say NO MORE.  Share your picture on social media, tag FADV, and use the hashtags #InternationalWomensDay, #NoMoreSilence, and #FADVsaysNOMORE
3. Listen for our PSA announcements on multiple iHeart Radio Stations (My 99.5, 97.1 ZHT, Rock 106.7, 94.1 KODJ, and KNRS 105.9). We want to send a huge shout out to iHeart Radio for their incredible support!  
4. Tuesday, March 9th listen to 97.1 ZHT at 9:40am; and on KODJ between 9-10am to hear from FADV team members.
5. Support FADV’s Bridging the Gaps programs by becoming a monthly supporter. $5/month can help survivors get the life-saving services and housing they desperately need.

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Corporate Support
We are working closely with businesses to spread awareness around intimate partner violence through our new REACH program (Respond, Empower, Advocate, Connect, & Help). This 1-hour presentation helps employers and employees recognize the signs of intimate partner violence and where to turn for help. Businesses play a key role in spreading awareness and creating safer work environments. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.  These statistics make it very likely that someone in your workforce is experiencing abuse. Employers can say NO MORE to domestic violence by scheduling a REACH presentation for their employees. For more information you can reach us via email info@fadv.org or visit our website, fadv.org.  

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support.  As rates of domestic violence rise due to the global pandemic and resources are stretched to their limit, we feel our work and mission are more important than ever.  Together we are helping survivors get the help and services they need to gain safety, heal, and move forward.  As always, we are #LouderTogether!
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With much gratitude,
Brooke Muir
Executive Director