DSS employees wear purple to promote domestic violence awareness
Photo and information courtesy of Orleans County DSS
ALBION – Employees at the Orleans County Department of Social Services wore purple today, October 17, for “Purple Thursday.” This is in recognition of survivors of domestic violence.
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, bringing awareness to domestic violence within our community, as “Every1 Knows Some1” affected by domestic violence.
“Domestic violence is not limited to physical or sexual abuse by a partner, it can also be emotional or financial,” said Judianne Gearing, supervisor of Orleans County domestic violence program. “Domestic violence is also not gender specific and can impact anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or sexual orientation.”
If you or someone you care about is a survivor of domestic violence in need of support, know that there are services available locally and at the state level.
Please contact Kelley Ortiz, Orleans County Domestic Violence Senior Caseworker, at 585-589-3159, call the NYS Hotline at 800-942-6906, text 844-997-2121 or go to opdv.ny.gov.
