Domestic violence awareness

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Marysville is working with community partners to #BreakTheSilence around domestic violence issues. Marysville Police respond to an average of 85 domestic violence calls every month.

What is Domestic Violence Awareness Month?

Local community service agencies, volunteer organizations and churches are joining DVS Snohomish County and the City of Marysville, Police Department and Fire District to help educate our community and let victims and families know that we care.

Abuse can take many forms. They all boil down to a person trying to gain control over a partner or family member. This certainly includes physical violence or forced sexual acts. Other examples of domestic violence may include psychological or emotional abuse (examples: name-calling, insults, threats, humiliation) or social or environmental abuse (examples: controls major decisions and/or finances, limits your activities). Many other controlling behaviors fall within the spectrum of domestic violence.

If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation, it’s important to know that resources are available. Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County can help you create a safety plan, find a support group or counselor, and access legal information. Learn more at https://dvs-snoco.org/.

Get help on the DVS 24-hour support line by calling 425-25-ABUSE, or read about more resources. Learn more about the mission of DVS by visiting https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are/. 

2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Fair

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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the city is partnering with Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County to host a Domestic Violence Resource Fair.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Comeford Park, 501 Delta Ave.
  • Food trucks on site including Dick's Drive-In and Dreamy Drinks
  • FREE to attend and open to the public

Local non-profits will be set up throughout the park, offering resources, information and activities. You can also participate in a prize activity by collecting stamps at each table with our special bingo card. Once completed, guests will be entered into a prize drawing.

We encourage everyone walking to wear purple in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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How can I join the effort? 

Wear your purple clothing this October to spread awareness and share your selfie with the hashtag #BreakTheSilence.

You can also donate here toward emergency relocation resources, such as family kits and gift cards: https://www.marysvillewa.gov/1007/Make-a-Donation 

Visit https://dvs-snoco.org/ for more information and resources.

Download our #BreakTheSilence Facebook frame!

Marysville DVAM Facebook Frame

Spread awareness on social media by downloading our custom Facebook frame and adding it to your profile picture for the month of October by clicking this link.