Purple Pumpkin Campaign
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when communities across Indiana and the nation unite to support survivors and educate the public about domestic violence prevention and resources. At Hope's Voice, we're proud to participate in the Purple Pumpkin Campaign to bring visibility to this critical issue affecting our community.
About Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Established in 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights the urgent need for support services while honoring survivors and those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Statistics show that every minute, approximately 24 people experience rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States.
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1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence
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Only 47% of domestic violence incidents are reported to law enforcement
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98% of victims experience financial abuse as a form of control
The Purple Pumpkin Campaign
Why Purple? Purple has been the nationally recognized color for domestic violence awareness since the first Domestic Violence Day of Unity in October 1981, symbolizing peace, courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending violence.
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Our Community Initiative. The Purple Pumpkin is more than decoration, it's a powerful symbol of support for survivors of domestic violence and a beacon of hope in our community. Each purple pumpkin represents our collective commitment to breaking the silence surrounding domestic violence and demonstrates that survivors are not alone.
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When you see a purple pumpkin displayed at local businesses, organizations, and community locations throughout Knox and Daviess County, you're witnessing our community's unified stand against domestic violence.
These symbols serve multiple purposes:
How to Participate?
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Display a purple pumpkin at your home or business
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Paint your own pumpkin purple and display it in a visible location
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Wear purple on Purple Thursday - October 23rd
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Share photos on your social media using #PurplePumpkin and #DomesticViolenceAwareness
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Engage in conversations about healthy relationships and domestic violence prevention
If You Suspect Someone Is Being Abused:
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Listen without judgment
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Validate their feelings and experiences
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Avoid giving advice or telling them what to do
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Help them develop a safety plan
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Connect them with professional resources
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Maintain confidentiality
If You Are Being Abused:
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Know that the abuse is not your fault
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Develop a safety plan
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Trust your instincts about your safety
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Reach out for help when it's safe to do so
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Document incidents of abuse
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Connect with local domestic violence services
Resources and Support
Hope's Voice 24-hour Hotline: 812-899-HOPE (4673)
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
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Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1-800-538-3393
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Crisis Text Line: Text START to 88788
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Local Law Enforcement: Call 911 for immediate danger