Wear Purple Thursday, Oct. 21 for domestic violence awareness

October 20, 2021

Purple Thursday, an annual event that raises awareness about domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is set for October 21. People are encouraged to wear purple on Thursday to visibly show support for domestic violence survivors and to encourage conversations about how domestic violence affects our community.

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Participants can show even more support by posting pictures in purple on social media, along with a message about why they are participating in Purple Thursday and the hashtags #PurpleThursday and #AUSStopDSV. For many victims of domestic violence, the most challenging part is often taking that first step to break free from the cycle of abuse.