Katie Hobbs and Kate Gallego Honor Domestic Violence Victims on Purple Thursday

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Both Arizona Secretary of State/Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego called attention to the plight of domestic violence victims on this Purple Thursday.

Purple Thursday is a day every October when activists dedicate themselves to informing the public of the dangers of domestic violence at the hands of a spouse or significant other. The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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According to data from the National Domestic Violence Hotline and NPR, approximately one-third of women and one-quarter of men experience a form of physical/sexual assault and/or harassment from the person they are in a relationship with.

Earlier today, Ms. Hobbs, drawing on her experience as a social worker, posted on social media:

Picture from the City of Phoenix.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego issued a Public Service video post, calling attention to the fact that “domestic violence is not just physical and could include emotional abuse, financial control, intimidation, technological abuse, or sexual coercion.”

She also advised people watching the video that if they are a victim of domestic violence to call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and said that Phoenix wants to lead in the prevention and stopping of this violent abuse.  She also provided the local website information for victims in the below social media posts by clicking www.phoenix.gov/PaintPhoenixPurple.

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