Domestic Violence Awareness Month

VOICES of Stephenson County is planning various activities to mark October's designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The events range from a community awareness campaign to a Light the Night Purple event.

"During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we take the opportunity to build recognition of the prevalence of domestic violence and its effects in our community, country and world," said Beth Maskell, VOICES of Stephenson County executive director. "One in three women in our country and one in four men will experience rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in...