With Survivors, Always: Domestic Violence Awareness Month at LifeBridge Health

Intimate relationships are meant to be sources of trust, respect and safety. But for too many people, those same spaces can become places of fear and control.

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, doesn’t always leave visible scars. It can take many forms, including physical harm, emotional abuse, psychological manipulation or financial control. At its core, it is about one person exerting power over another.

At LifeBridge Health, we see the profound impact this has on individuals, families and communities. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we join the Domestic Violence Awareness Project in standing with survivors and reaffirming our commitment to raising awareness, honoring those we’ve lost and ensuring help is always within reach.

Get Involved This October

There are many ways to join our teams in this commitment. Throughout the month, Center for Hope and our hospital-based violence response teams are leading efforts across the system to raise awareness, connect survivors to resources and bring communities together in solidarity:

• #Every1KnowsSome1 Campaign 
  All Month 
  This national campaign highlights the widespread impact of domestic violence. Watch for our educational posts on social media and help spread awareness by resharing with the hashtag. 
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• Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day 
  Oct. 8 | Across the System 
  Hospital-based violence response teams will be tabling at Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital and Grace Medical Center. Stop by to learn more about our programs and pick up resources.
• Wrapped in Safety: Coats & Community Resources 
  Oct. 15 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 5400 Preakness Way, Baltimore, MD 21215 
  Center for Hope will host a free community event connecting families with resources and services that support survivors of intimate partner violence. The evening will include a winter coat giveaway, fresh produce and groceries, light refreshments and family-friendly activities.  
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• Candlelight Vigil 
  Oct. 22 | 6 – 7 p.m. | 5401 Old Court Road, Randallstown, MD 21133 
  Held in the Healing Garden at Northwest Hospital, this annual vigil hosted by Center for Hope’s DOVE Program includes a short program and a moment of silence to honor survivors and remember those lost. Join us for an evening of reflection and solidarity. 
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If you’re so inclined, you can also support survivors by making a monetary donation. Every contribution helps provide stability and comfort for those moving forward from violence.