#ShineTheLight DVAM 2025 – Human Options
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
#SHINETHELIGHT
This October, we honor the strength of victims and survivors by bringing their stories out of the shadows and into the light. Every voice matters. Every story deserves to be seen, heard, and believed. Let’s #ShineTheLight and stand in solidarity illuminating the path toward healing, safety, and hope.
Human Options is looking to YOU to help raise awareness during October to support victims and survivors to end the cycle of violence for future generations. Download our flyer now! Click here to read more about this growing public health issue, or learn the Facts & Stats!
PREVENT
- Educate yourself by joining our free presentation on October 1st from 1:00 pm-2:30pm for a general Overview of Relationship Violence and Best Practices for Non-DV Advocates. Click here for more information. Click to register now!
- Prevent domestic violence from perpetuating and learn about this important issue. Join our Fall Luncheon on October 10th
PROTECT
- Protect future generations by calling on your networks and colleagues to learn more about the root causes of abuse. Host a presentation at your office, agency, or school. Request a presentation today!
EMPOWER
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Join us for Courage Over Comfort, a live podcast series exploring the realities of relationship violence. On October 2nd, a survivor and a Chief of Police come together for one courageous conversation. CLICK TO REGISTER!
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Empower your community by wearing purple on October 23rd, also known as Purple Thursday! Share on social media and tag us @HumanOptions
- Get empowered to make a difference! Join us for a free presentation on October 22nd from 11am-12:30pm to learn how relationship violence impacts youth and discover best practices to support them. Reserve your spot today! Click for our flyer. Click to register now!
TRANSFORM
- Join us for our Annual Shine the Light Walking Vigils to honor and show solidarity for victims and survivors of relationship violence. Help transform our communities to light city purple and show our commitment to ending relationship violence as we partner with our cities and law enforcement to ignite change. Click the links below for more information!
- October 2nd – 4th Annual Shine the Light Vigil- Costa Mesa
- October 21st – 3rd Annual Shine the Light Vigil- Irvine
- October 30th – 2nd Annual Shine the Light Vigil- Santa Ana
- October 2nd – 4th Annual Shine the Light Vigil- Costa Mesa
We need your support as we #SHINETHELIGHT to increase awareness in Orange County because together WE are stronger!