October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Washington County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to stamping out domestic violence in our community. We work closely with community groups and our partners in law enforcement to protect victims and hold offenders accountable. All month long, we raise awareness of domestic violence by highlighting resources available to survivors. Please find more information on Domestic Violence resources available to victims of domestic violence in English and Spanish.
We also encourage you to view this comprehensive resource guide detailing services available across Washington County.
Past Events
Finally, please review our calendar of events in English and Spanish to see everything we have planned for October.
National Coffee with a Cop Day
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 multiple law enforcement agencies, including Beaverton and Hillsboro Police, will participate in Coffee with a Cop, focusing on domestic violence education. Please check their respective social media feeds for details and locations.
Run for Hope
Taking place Saturday, October 13, the 2024 Run for Hope is a family-friendly event in recognition and celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend! In addition to a 5k run or walk, food trucks, a DJ, bouncy house, face painting, a resource fair, emergency responder vehicles to explore, and more will be available.
Community members are welcome to attend without participating in the 5k.
Purple and purple ribbons represent Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Participants will be awarded prizes for wearing their finest, most creative, and most fantastically festive purple outfits!
Wear Purple Day
Thursday, October 17, 2024 is Wear Purple Day. Wear purple to raise awareness about domestic violence and intimate partner violence and to show your support for survivors in our community. Post a selfie or group photo to social media using #WashCoWearsPurple!
Video Resources
Our office thanks the Washington County Board of Commissioners for proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Washington County. You may watch the proclamation and presentation to the board and review the following resources in our Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month series.
Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Honrando Mes de Conciencia Sobre la Violencia Doméstica
Family Justice Center of Washington County and the Domestic Violence Resource Center
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Impacts on Children
There are many resources available to victims of domestic violence. Senior Deputy District Attorney Gina Skinner joins Deputy District Attorney Katherine Miller to discuss the support available to victims throughout Washington County.
Hay muchos recursos disponibles para las víctimas de violencia doméstica. La fiscal adjunta de distrito Gina Skinner se une a la fiscal adjunta de distrito Katherine Miller para discutir el apoyo disponible para las víctimas en todo el condado de Washington.
Information on the Domestic Violence Resource Center
Información sobre el Centro de Recursos Sobre Violencia Doméstica
Teen Dating & Healthy Relationships
Citas entre adolescentes y relaciones saludables
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Dangers of Strangulation
Mes de Conciencición Sobre la Violencia Domética, Los peligros del estrangulamiento
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