Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join Tundra Women’s Coalition for these special events and campaigns.

PURPLE PICTURE COMPETITION: ALL MONTH

We are challenging local groups (agencies, school programs, sports teams, etc.) to send in a picture of your group wearing purple or holding things that are purple. You have the creative control to make your picture as humorous, aesthetically pleasing, and awash in purple as you wish. Send all submissions to Annie Mae Lee at alee@twcpeace.org. The winner will be announced on October 30th, so grab your friends and observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month with us!.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7:00  PM

Meet at TWC to remember those who have been lost and those currently being affected by domestic violence. This vigil is in special remembrance of former TWC employee, Elizabeth “Cuuki” Fox.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS OUTREACH TABLES

TWC staff will be available with outreach materials at these locations:

Bethel Regional High School – OCTOBER 7 at Lunchtime

Kuskokwim Learning Academy – OCTOBER 8 at Lunchtime

Saturday Market, YP Cultural Center – OCTOBER 19, 10:00  AM

PEACEWALK: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 3:15 PM

Meet at the YP Cultural Center and walk to TWC for a potluck.

PEACETALK RADIO ON KYUK: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 10:00 AM

Tune in to 640 AM to hear a discussion on healthy relationships and domestic violence prevention.

Crime Victim Listening Session

 

The Alaska Criminal Justice Commission is hosting a Crime Victim Listening Session on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel, AK. The session is focused on helping to improve services and response for victims of crime in Alaska. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact the Alaska Judicial Council: Barbara Dunham at bdunham@ajc.state.ak.us or Staci Corey at scorey@ajc.state.ak.us, (907) 279-2526, www.ajc.state.ak.us