October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and today marks Wear Purple Day, a day dedicated to showing support and spreading awareness about domestic violence.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Roanoke marked it with a powerful walk to honor survivors and remember lives lost.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on Friday, the Council of Community Services and Roanoke Valley Violence Prevention are hosting ‘A Walk in Their Shoes.’

Mackenzie Rose, a survivor of a violent attack by her fiancé, channels her trauma into art and poetry, sharing her journey of healing and resilience to inspire and support other survivors.

The Roanoke community had the chance to “walk in their shoes” on Friday to honor survivors and victims of domestic violence.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s an issue that affects millions of people every year.

It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month in America, and local organizations are struggling to help survivors due to a lack of resources.

Friday, people in Roanoke had the opportunity to take a walk in other’s shoes by participating in the Domestic Violence Awareness Month hosted by the Roanoke Valley Violence Prevention Coalition.

ROANOKE, Va. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All year long, Domestic Abuse Disruption, also known as D.A.D., is a non-profit that offers free services to help out with things some people don’t realize domestic violence or stalking survivors may need. The class covers how to use situational awareness and your instincts to minimize the problem to go seek help. He also urged people to be careful with their words because you don’t want to make the situation any worse. For a list domestic violence resources, click here.

ROANOKE, Va. – While domestic violence is a sensitive topic often left unspoken, it is likely affecting more people than you’d think. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 10 News spoke to Jamie Starkey with Family Service of Roanoke Valley. Family Service of Roanoke Valley serves as an advocate and helping hand, if you will, for families and individuals dealing with traumas like domestic violence. For more information, click here.