SBCW Domestic Violence Awareness 2017

Sunday October 29, 2017
saw men and women of all ages gather at the Wetherill Historic
Site in South Brunswick to show their support in the fight against domestic violence .The Domestic Violence Event 2017
supported by the South Brunswick Women’s Commission had a great turnout. Members of the
South Brunswick community dressed in purple, gathered at the venue despite the rainy day.
Guest speakers at the event included an officer from the South Brunswick Police Department and
a representative of Women Aware, the largest NPO serving battered women in Middlesex
County. In addition, there were two notable speeches from domestic violence survivors who
shared their story and struggles. Evidently, their stories touched the hearts of all individuals
present. They left with new knowledge and experience to learn from as well as the
inclination to do more. The gathering was an example of the South Brunswick community being
educated on community issues that pertained to every individual. The event was a reflection of
the values of equality and generosity that were exemplified my members of the South Brunswick