Purple Thursday - October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month
There is no excuse for abuse!
Domestic violence affects millions of people across all backgrounds. It’s not just physical - it can be emotional, psychological, financial, and even invisible. One of the lesser known but devastating consequences of abuse is traumatic brain injury (TBI).
We wish to raise awareness not only about the existence of domestic violence but also about its long-term effects, like brain injuries - that can impact survivors for years.
Many survivors suffer head trauma from repeated blows, strangulation, or violent shaking. These injuries often go undiagnosed, leaving victims/survivors to cope with symptoms solo.
Let’s use today to:
• Support survivors with compassion and understanding
• Educate ourselves and others about the signs of abuse and brain trauma
• Advocate for trauma-informed care and resources
• Remind victims/survivors: You are not alone. You are seen. You are believed.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out to the many local support services or hotlines available.
Purple Thursday
Contact Us
Traverse Independence
Head Office
1382 Weber Street East, Unit 1
Kitchener, ON, N2A 1C4
Phone: 519-741-5845
Fax: 519-741-8731
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional and unceded territory of the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee and Neutral Peoples. It encompasses 980,000 acres of land that was given to the Six Nations in 1784, 10 kilometers on each side of the Grand River.
