10/24/2026
💜 Breaking the Silence: Unmasking the Journey from Surviving to Thriving
Join us TODAY, Saturday, October 24th, for a community forum in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Together, GEAR Recovery and Advocates for Hindering Domestic Violence are creating space for awareness, education, healing, and hope.
💜 Did you know?
• Approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. have experienced certain forms of contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.
• People with disabilities experience domestic violence at significantly higher rates than people without disabilities.
• Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, income, or background.
Rose Marie Arrington Gymnasium & Resilience Center, 1401 Melon St., Norfolk, VA
1:00PM-3:00PM | Core program: 1:30PM-2:30PM
Every survivor deserves to be heard, believed, supported, and safe. Let’s break the silence, challenge the stigma, and strengthen our community through compassion, connection, and resources. 💜
If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.