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Finding help can already feel overwhelming. Finding where to start should not make it harder. DAWN recently joined Kent Police and other local agencies at the Kent Domestic Violence Resource Fair to connect community members with information, resources and people ready to help. Events like this bring support into the community, create opportunities to ask questions and remind survivors that they do not have to navigate everything alone. So much thanks to King County Sheriff's Office! Help should be visible. It should be understandable. Most importantly, it should be within reach. #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwareness #KentWA #CommunityResources #SupportSurvivors #DAWNRising

Supporting survivors doesn’t require having all the answers or finding the perfect words. It can begin with one thoughtful action. 💜 Believe someone when they share their experience. Replace “Why did they stay?” with “I believe you.” Share trusted resources without pressure. Ask what they need, respect their choices and let them decide what comes next. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for informed, survivor-centered support does not. Before you scroll, choose one action: 💜 Save DAWN’s 24-Hour Advocacy & Support Line: 425-656-7867 💜 Share this post so someone else has the number 💜 Support year-round services by donating or volunteering at dawnrising.org Small actions, taken by many people, help create a community where survivors are believed, respected and supported. #WordsMatter #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorCentered #DAWNRising #Every1KnowsSome1

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She came to her first DAWN support group looking for a safe place to share. What she found didn’t end when the meeting did. 💜 After she opened up to the group, another participant reached out during the week to offer encouragement. When she returned to the next meeting, she shared how grateful she was to have found people who listened, cared and made her feel less alone. Sometimes support looks like having a safe place to speak. Sometimes it looks like someone remembering to check in after everyone goes home. If you or someone you know could use a confidential, judgment-free place to connect, learn more about DAWN’s support groups at dawnrising.org/support-groups. DAWN’s 24-Hour Advocacy & Support Line: 425-656-7867 #DAWNRising #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolenceSupport #YouAreNotAlone

When community partners invest in survivors, that support becomes something real: shelter supplies are ready and essential items remain within reach through DAWN’s Marketplace. We’re deeply grateful to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for a generous $10,000 contribution supporting DAWN’s Marketplace and shelter supplies. This gift will help DAWN continue meeting practical needs with dignity—whether someone is staying in shelter, preparing for a new beginning or simply needs help stretching limited resources. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we talk often about awareness. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is showing what it looks like to turn that awareness into action. Thank you for standing with survivors and investing in our community. 💜 #PuyallupTribe #CommunityPartner #DVAM #SupportSurvivors #GiveLocal #DAWNRising

Abuse doesn’t have to leave a bruise to cause harm. It can look like controlling access to money, monitoring someone’s phone, isolating them from friends, pressuring them sexually, threatening their pets, humiliating them or making them question their own reality. These behaviors may look different, but they can serve the same purpose: gaining or maintaining power and control over another person. Recognizing nonphysical abuse matters. Someone does not have to wait for the behavior to become physical—or become “bad enough”—before reaching out for support. If something in your relationship does not feel safe, DAWN’s advocates are here to listen without judgment and help you explore your options. DAWN’s 24-Hour Advocacy & Support Line: 425-656-7867 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #AbuseIsNotAlwaysPhysical #SupportSurvivors #DAWNRising

The way we talk about domestic violence can either return control to a survivor or take more of it away. No two experiences are the same. Identity, culture, health, housing, finances and available resources can all shape what someone experiences and what support feels safe. That’s why survivor-centered support begins with listening, not assumptions. When someone trusts you with their story: 💜 Believe them. 💜 Don’t question why they responded a certain way. 💜 Respect their right to make their own decisions. 💜 Ask, “What do you need?” and “How can I support you?” Every story matters. And every survivor deserves support shaped around their needs. Save and share so more people know how to respond with care. And if you or someone you know needs support, call DAWN’s 24-Hour Advocacy & Support Line at 425-656-7867. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #WordsMatter #SupportSurvivors #DAWNRising #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorCentered #DAWNRising #Every1KnowsSome1

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Before the conversation began, each place at the table held everything needed to make a small jar of body scrub. By the end of DAWN’s recent support group, participants had created something just for themselves—and spent time together talking about why self-love matters. 💜 This is one way survivor-centered support works. DAWN’s support groups offer more than a place to talk through difficult experiences. They create opportunities for survivors to build connection, practice caring for themselves and feel supported by people who understand. Our advocate shared that the group had a wonderful turnout and that everyone loved the activity. Healing can happen through big breakthroughs, but it can also begin around a table—with conversation, community and a reminder that you are worthy of care. #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorSupport #HealingInCommunity #DAWNRising

Awareness matters. What we do with it matters even more. 💜 Today is the DVAM National Day of Giving—a day to turn awareness into meaningful, local support for survivors. By joining DAWN’s Circle of Light, your monthly gift helps keep shelter, advocacy, support groups, mental health services and other essential resources available in King County. Not only during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but every day of the year. A monthly gift of any size sends a powerful message: when a survivor is ready to reach out, DAWN will be here. Keep your impact local. Join the Circle of Light today: https://f.mtr.cool/onch3b7naj #DVAM #DVAMDayOfGiving #CircleOfLight #SupportSurvivors #GiveLocal #DAWNRising #GiveForDV #Every1KnowsSome1

What happens when emerging leaders bring their energy, creativity, and community together for survivors? A beautiful afternoon at Gene Coulon Park filled with fun, connection, and a whole lot of heart. 💜 The WMFHA Emerging Leaders 2026 Cohort hosted a fundraiser to raise support and awareness for survivors of domestic violence. From colorful face painting to conversations throughout the park, the event created a welcoming space for people of all ages to learn about DAWN and be part of the mission. Thank you to the WMFHA Emerging Leaders for planning and hosting this special day—and to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Every person who showed up helped remind survivors that their community is standing with them. Want to bring your own community together for survivors? Host a fundraiser for DAWN! Contact development@dawnrising.org to get started. Stronger together. Brighter futures. ✨ #DAWN #WMFHA #EmergingLeaders #DAWNDreamTeam #SupportSurvivors #CommunityFundraiser #GeneCoulonPark #Renton

Knowing domestic violence exists is not the same as knowing how to respond. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, take the next step from awareness to action by registering for DAWN’s Domestic Violence Institute. This in-depth, eight-session training gives professionals, volunteers and community members practical, trauma-informed tools to better understand domestic violence and support survivors. Topics include: 💜 The dynamics and cycle of abuse 💜 Trauma-informed survivor support 💜 Safety planning and legal protections 💜 Cultural considerations and barriers 💜 Intervention and advocacy skills 💜 Professional self-care and community partnerships 📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 3–December 3 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM 💻 Hybrid format: first and final sessions in Kent; remaining sessions on Zoom 💵 $350, including training materials and resources Participants who attend at least seven sessions will receive a diploma from DAWN’s Domestic Violence Institute. The training also meets Washington State continuing-education requirements for domestic violence advocates. Space is limited. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/bkh2btch4l Questions? Contact elba@dawnrising.org. #DAWNRising #DomesticViolenceInstitute #DVAM #TraumaInformedCare #SupportSurvivors #ProfessionalDevelopment

Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month asks us to bring an issue too often hidden behind closed doors into the light. 💜 It is a time to honor lives lost to domestic violence, recognize the courage and resilience of survivors, share resources and remind our communities that support is available. At Purple Light Nights®, people across Covington, Puyallup, Renton and Kent carried signs, raised purple lights and walked beside friends, families, coworkers and neighbors. Each person may have arrived with a different reason, but together they shared one message: Survivors are not alone. The walks may be over, but DVAM continues—and so does the need. Keep the conversation going. Learn how to respond when someone shares they are experiencing abuse. Share DAWN’s support line. Speak up when you hear victim-blaming. And help make sure survivors have somewhere to turn throughout the year. Support DAWN’s year-round work with survivors and families: https://f.mtr.cool/e925vlt8ad If you or someone you know needs support, call DAWN’s 24-Hour Advocacy & Support Line at 425-656-7867. #PurpleLightNights #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #SupportSurvivors #DAWNRising