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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month began in 1987. Using the month of October as a month to increase awareness in families about domestic violence and provide the proper resources to those who made need help organizations all over the country plan awareness events to bring attention to the damaging effects that can come from such violence.The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence intended for this to connect advocates across the United States who work to end domestic violence.

Each October the state of Utah hosts a variety of events to help inform the public and bring attention to the resources that are available in our state to those in need of help. A variety of events are scheduled this month for families to participate in. Through the awareness activities held this month our citizens can learn about domestic violence as well as remember those who have suffered the consequences of it. If you have a moment take some time to learn more at an event near you.

Events

Cache County, UT

Oct. 3 from 5pm to 7pm the Cache County Domestic Violence Coalition is holding an event at the Historic Cache County Court House. With the hopes of having at least 600 families attend there will be a magician, hypnotist, face painting and a live band. Give aways will be held throughout the event. Information about keeping families safe will be available from a variety of organizations with in the county.

Ogden, UT

Oct. 6 - YCC will host the 14th annual Footsteps to Light event. It will begin with a walk at 5pm at Lester Park on 24th Street in Ogden. Participants will receive a T - shirt and are encouraged to make banners to carry during the walk. Ending at the Ogden Amphitheater there will be a live band with refreshments. The Clothesline Project will have a display where survivors tell their stories on the back of a T-shirt. Keynote speakers and a balloon release with a name reading will follow with a prayer to close the event.

Salt Lake City, UT

Oct.7 - The 24th annual fundraising dinner hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Utah will be held at the Grand America Hotel. To donate items or for more information call

801.393.3366.