peace empowers
hope heals
We recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by lifting up the national theme of “heal, hold, center”. This theme reminds us: to embrace and incorporate the many different ways to healing for survivors, to commit to holding space for survivors, to commit to providing unconditional support and to support marginalized survivors by supporting racial justice work in our community.
Women of color experience higher rates of violence because of the impact of racism and oppression on their daily lives. The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports, “45.1% of black women experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking from their intimate partners and 40.1% of black men experienced those abuses.” These statistics bring even greater emphasis on the need to integrate racial justice principles into our work to end violence.
We have always believed that domestic violence is a human rights issue. Everyone has a right to safety and to be treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to carry this through our work serving people from all backgrounds and experiences.
We invite you to join us this month as we listen, learn, and love through the stories of hope being told at events all across town this month. Stand with us and you can uphold survivors on their journey to healing.
There is always a spot for you.
join us!
Events
"My Love Affair with Marriage" Film Screening Thursday, October 10
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Oriental Theater (Herzfeld Cinema)
Join Sojourner Family Peace Center and Milwaukee Film for a special screening of “My Love Affair with Marriage.” This beautifully animated award-winning film follows the story of Zelma, an Eastern European woman on her journey toward peace. A talkback with Sojourner will follow the film screening.
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#LETTHEMLIVE 5K
Saturday, October 12
7:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Veterans Park
ExPOSED Inc. will host the 5th Annual #LETTHEMLIVE 5K, a powerful event that raises awareness about domestic violence prevention and supports THRIVERS along the way!
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Milwaukee Bucks DVAM Game
Monday, October 14
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Fiserv Forum
Head over to Fiserv Forum to cheer on your Milwaukee Bucks as they play the Chicago Bulls in this special DVAM preseason game. Stop by the Sojourner table in the mezzanine to pick up information about our lifesaving programs and keep an eye on the jumbotron for a special video about the importance of resources to survivors.
Go Purple Day
Thursday, October 17
The third Thursday of October is nationally recognized as Purple Thursday, when people nationwide are encouraged to wear purple to show support for domestic violence survivors. Wear your purple and encourage your friends, family and coworkers to join you!
Peace Brew - Connections Saving Lives
Thursday, October 24
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Sojourner Family Peace Center
Finding a trusted source for support is a vital step in a journey of healing for those experiencing domestic violence. At Sojourner Family Peace Center, we know that those connections have the power to save lives. For this installment of Peace Brew, we’ll delve into Sojourner’s Domestic Violence Hotline which connects over 13,500 callers each year to lifesaving resources.
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