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September
20,
2006
October is
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This October, the Okaloosa Walton Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) is planning four vigils to commemorate victims and honor individuals and families who have been affected by domestic violence. The public is encouraged to participate. “This annual activity is an opportunity for members of the community to remember those who died as a result of domestic violence and honor those who continue to work for a violence free community” according to Jeannette Debs, Executive Director of Shelter House, Inc. and co-chair of the DVCC. The candlelight vigils will be at the following locations:
Domestic Violence Awareness Vigils:
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10/3/06
Ft. Walton Beach, The Landing 6:30 pm-7:30pm
10/10/06 Okaloosa Walton College Chautauqua Center
DeFuniak Springs 5:45pm-6pm
10/17/06 Crestview Courthouse 6:30 pm-7:30pm
10/24/06 Sacred Heart Hospital, Santa Rosa Bch. 6:00 pm-7:00pm
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“This year we are having the DeFuniak Springs Vigil at the OWC Chautauqua Center to involve more people, like those who are taking classes” said Carolyn Hammond, Victims Advocate at COPE and co chair of the Walton Committee of the
DVCC.
Join Okaloosa and Walton County community leaders, Shelter House, Inc., law enforcement, and other support agencies, as they come together in recognition and support of victims, survivors and their families. Join us in the campaign to keep our communities safe and free from domestic violence. If you have any questions please contact Jeannette Debs at Shelter House, 243-1201 or Carolyn Hammond at COPE, 892-8045.
If you feel that a family member or intimate partner is endangering your physical or emotional safety or if you know someone experiencing this in their home, call Shelter House’s hotline at 1-800-44-ABUSE, or 850-863-4777. For more information about Shelter House and domestic violence, visit Shelter House’s website at
www.shelterhousenwfl.org.
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