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...