#1 Fact: Most domestic violence incidents are never reported
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, a time to stand in solidarity for those who have experienced and survived domestic violence and remember those who lost their lives as a result. It’s also a time to bring awareness and inspire action to stop cycles of abuse.
After a recent incident involving the neighbors of Kimberly Lindo, coupled with ongoing recent media attention surrounding the issue, she decided it was time to join the fight against domestic violence. This cause is near and dear to her and many of us who have had a personal connection to this issue and many of us know people who have also been affected.
A great way to spread awareness is by first having conversations. Unfortunately, domestic abuse is one of the more taboo social issues, with most incidents never being reported. Many people are scared to talk about it, but they shouldn’t be! The purpose of this Spiked Movie Night is to spark natural dialogue and create an opportunity for both men and women to share experiences or opinions and break silence in a fun, interactive environment.
You can visit FoodBeforeLove.com right now in true Spiked Fashion to vote for the following movies:
-What’s Love Got To Do With It
-Enough
-Woman Thou Art Loosed
-Madea’s Family Reunion
The Movie chosen by YOU , Will be shown on Oct 24th at 6pm at Loft 227. This event is FREE in efforts to raise money for INCITE ; a national activist organization of radical feminists of color advancing a movement to end violence against women of color and our communities through direct action, critical dialogue and grassroots organizing.
With a discussion lead by Robin Sokoloff + a great list of Fall Spiked Cocktails at the bar, We invite you to Join Jeja, Kimberly and Food Before Love to our Spiked for a Cause Movie Night.
-In NYC, police responded to 280,531 domestic violence incidents in 2013; this averages to over 765 incidents per day.
-In 2013, the New York City’s Domestic Violence Hotline advocates answered 99,719 calls, averaging more than 270 calls per day.
-Women ages 20 to 24 are at greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence.
-Children who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults.
-Every year, more than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes.