my project will be focusing on /intimate partner violence by using flyer sharing helpful outlets and information that will be hung up around the neighborhood. I inserted a phone number for IPV victims to share personal experiences or give some advice. I’m hoping with that peers will feel comfortable to open up about IPV/DV abuse. I want others to feel heard and bring full awareness. My goal is to also educate people on how many outlets there are and how much support they have . The quote I decided to touch base on was “A meme might not change the world, but it might change someone’s perspective.” Because i understand my flyer won’t change the world but will change someone perspective .
I chose to touch this topic because not enough people know that roughly about 41% of woman and 26% of men have experienced IPV in a lifetime and that is not it okay! You would be surprised or maybe you wouldn’t but IPV alone affects over 12 million people every single year. We as people shouldn’t and won’t stand for this. IPV has taken a huge toll on people both mentally and physically but what they don’t know is there are outlets.
There are numerous domestic violence hotlines for anyone suffering from DV. Free online support groups are also available for victims of DV. Anyone going through abuse or dealing with ptsd from it shouldn’t go through it alone. Together we have to bring more awareness it’ll help many more people open up. Many IPV cases go unreported with estimates ranging from 50% to 80% and that may be because of fear, lack of resource or even attachment but our job is to bring light to it. so if you or anyone else are dealing with or have been IPV don’t be afraid to speak up and get the help you need. 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)
After hanging up this flyer up on my mom’s board at work she’s received a lot of feedback about how helpful this information is may be for others . I plan on passing out flyers to classmates to further advocate as well.
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