The Purple Hands Project
The Purple Hands Project developed a pledge that states, "I will not use
hands or my words for hurting myself or others." Many people have
taken the pledge by stamping their hand print on a poster board, with purple
paint, to signify that they are making a stand against domestic violence and a
commitment to not take part in any domestic violence themselves. I first
saw this done a few years ago in a church in Montana, where they proudly
displayed their pledge to end violence. Their pledge is still hanging in
the church to this day, to serve as a reminder. On October 23, I
presented some members of my church with information and education about
domestic violence. First, we played a game of Jeopardy to see how much
they knew about domestic violence. Then, I gave them information on the
services that Transitions provides and then we took a look at different warning
signs of an abusive relationship, ways to safety plan, and what they could do
if they, or someone they know, are in an unhealthy relationship. To end
the night, about 18 people, including myself, participated in the pledge to not
use our hands or our words to hurt ourselves or others. Several people
said they gained a lot of information from the night and enjoyed taking part in
the Purple Hands Project. The poster board will be displayed in the
church as a reminder of the pledge that was taken and to remember to speak up
if we or someone we know finds themselves in an abusive relationship.
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