Powerful DVAM Video Campaigns: Help spread the word!

Hard to believe it is October 15th already! Where has this month gone - why has time flown so quickly? Halloween is right around the corner, and before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving and then Christmas! I hope that each of you are enjoying the slightly cooler temperatures and finding it difficult to part with your kids each morning as you send them off to school. However, while you have a little bit of free time, take a moment to thoroughly involve yourself in this week's blog.

Today, I am excited to provide all of you with some links to powerful Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) video campaigns both from the U.S. and around the world. These campaigns have been used this October to help spread the word of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as to encourage breaking the code of silence that is preventing DV from being stopped. These campaigns vary in their production, their budgets, and their presentation, but they all share the same message: domestic violence and sexual assault are heinous acts that need to be stopped.

So, grab a box of tissues and engross yourself in these DVAM video campaigns:

First, is the "Indiana Says No More" campaign utilizing the message behind the "No More" Project that we discussed in an earlier blog:

Indiana Says No More

Then, there is the "1 is 2 Many" Campaign. Vice President, Joe Biden launched this campaign last year in partnership with many familiar faces. See if you recognize some of our country's most beloved athletes:

1 is 2 many

This next campaign was originally aired in the U.K. with actress Kiera Knightley. She stands behind a powerful message to end domestic violence:

Isn't it Time Someone Called Cut?

Another U.K. campaign was launched by a British blogger whose blogs are highly acclaimed. She created a unique campaign to raise awareness:

How to Look Your Best the Morning After

This campaign takes a look at the disturbing effects that domestic abuse and violence can have on children who witness violent acts every day:

Live Fear Free-The Effect of Domestic Abuse on Children

This campaign, done by a group of high-school students, may seem a bit corny, but it provides a message not often heard - acts of domestic violence occur towards men more often than anyone knows. The message behind this campaign is very real:

Domestic Violence PSA

This last campaign, involves men who on October 13th, 2012 took a stand for the women in their lives and all around the world. They are going the extra mile to raise awareness for DV in a very unique way:

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes

While some of these messages are disturbing and terrifying all at once, I hope this last campaign allowed you to smile and that all of the campaigns encouraged you to help raise awareness of DV and sexual assault in your own area. These videos have powerful messages and can be a contributing factor for a movement to end DV. However, only you can truly make it stop. Be aware, report suspected domestic violence or abuse, and educate your children on the dangers of anger, violence, and losing your temper. Have a great week everyone, and enjoy your kids!