10/12/2026
When we hear the words “domestic violence,” many of us immediately think of violence between intimate partners. But violence and abuse within families can take many forms.
It can be a child being harmed by a parent or caregiver. An older adult being abused by an adult child. Abuse between siblings. A family member controlling, threatening, or harming another.
It can happen in families we know, in neighborhoods we drive through every day, and behind doors that look just like our own. Abuse is not always visible from the outside.
This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite our community to look beyond what we think domestic violence “looks like” and recognize that everyone deserves to be safe in their own home. You can help raise awareness by participating in Wear Purple Day on October 22nd, sharing our posts, and visiting our website to learn about more ways to get involved (www.incouragewi.org)
If you or someone you know is not safe at home, please reach out by using our 24-hour crisis line at 920-684-5770.
