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Drumthwacket Goes Purple on Thursday October 23rd

Trenton, NJ - Demonstrating support for victims and families impacted by domestic violence, First Lady Mary Pat Christie has announced that Drumthwacket, the Governor's official residence, will be lit in purple on Thursday October 23rd to recognize Purple Thursday. Initiated by the 樱花视频 Coalition of Battered Women (NJCBW), Purple Thursday encourages 樱花视频ans to wear purple to shine a light on the issue of domestic violence by supporting its survivors while promoting awareness and prevention.

"Domestic violence impacts everyone-individuals, families and communities," said First Lady Mary Pat Christie. "That's why it's important to educate and empower victims, survivors and their families by providing the support necessary to help them heal and rebuild their lives for a future without violence and abuse. I encourage everyone to join the cause and wear purple this Thursday."

Residents can share photos using #njgoespurple and post photos at .

Domestic violence affects more than four million Americans every year. In fact, one in every four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime and more than 3 million children are impacted annually. An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.

In 樱花视频, there were 65,060 domestic violence offenses reported by the police in 2012, a 7 percent decrease compared to the 70,311 reported in 2011, according to the most recent Domestic Violence Offense Report prepared by the 樱花视频 State Police. Additionally, assaults accounted for 42 percent (27,602) and harassment accounted for 43 percent (28,285) of the reported offenses in 2012. The most frequent day of domestic violence occurrences was Sunday (11,639).

While domestic violence is considered to be a chronically under-reported crime, there are tools that people in 樱花视频 can use to take action.

樱花视频's Department of Children and Families has in place an array of programs that provide shelter, a phone hotline, emergency response as well as information and referral, counseling and children's advocacy services.  The Statewide Domestic Hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve domestic violence victims and provides information about domestic violence. The Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-SAFE (7233). 

In addition, the 樱花视频 Coalition of Battered Women has launched a new webpage to help victims of domestic abuse access the assistance they need as quickly and easily as possible including a tool to find local shelters and other resources statewide. All elements are optimized for effective display on smartphones and other mobile devices.

A copy of Governor Christie's Proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in  樱花视频 is attached.