Domestic Violence Awareness Month

I’m joining the City of Chandler’s Domestic Violence Commission

Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence

As a nurse and mother, it is heartbreaking to see the horrific effects of domestic violence on victims and their families. I’m joining the City of Chandler’s Domestic Violence Commission, community members, and regional partners to raise awareness regarding the ongoing issue of domestic violence in our community.

Domestic violence is a complex problem that affects everyone, regardless of background, culture, and economics. The only shame in domestic violence is the reality that it persists. Everyone deserves love and safety, and together we can help our neighbors and ourselves thrive. Young people in high school and college must also remember that “no means no” in a dating relationship.

Working Towards Eradicating Domestic Violence

I have the distinct pleasure of representing Chandler on the Regional Domestic Violence Council, which provides a forum for coordinated action to address, prevent, and eradicate domestic violence in our communities. We’re working to educate and empower people young and old to join the field of social work and social services advocacy.

Raising Awareness and Offering Educational Resources

By drawing attention to the prevalence of domestic violence, our goal is to raise awareness and offer educational resources that aid prevention.

The Role of Chandler’s Domestic Violence Commission

Chandler’s Domestic Violence Commission has worked since 2005 to bring together community members and professionals from a variety of organizations to raise awareness and educate our City residents on this issue. The Commission is made up of passionate advocates in our personal and professional lives who know the importance of breaking the silence on cycles of family violence. Recently, they hosted their 15th annual event focusing on survivor stories from our Native American communities.

Statistics and Collaborative Efforts

The statistics around domestic violence often feel overwhelming. Across the nation, one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime.

Chandler Municipal Court has partnered with My Sisters’ Place to enable victims in the domestic violence shelter to file protective orders and be seen by a judge using remote technology that maintains a continued element of safety for the victim. Chandler Municipal Court typically processes about 75 orders of protection monthly.

Ways to Support Ending Domestic Violence

• Break the silence. This isn’t a comfortable subject to talk about. Bring it to the light.
• Learn about it and listen to advocates and survivors doing the work. Sometimes people are crying out for help, but we don’t recognize it or know how to report what we see. When we see something, we need to say something.
• Volunteer or donate to organizations supporting families and survivors. My Sister’s Place is our local domestic violence shelter in Chandler.
• Teach children and youth about healthy relationships. Love Is Respect, a national organization, offers great materials about healthy relationships and dating for youth, caregivers, teachers, and friends.

Christine Ellis is a City of Chandler Councilmember.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4: Quality Education

The issues highlighted in the article are connected to these SDGs because they address the problem of domestic violence, which affects individuals regardless of their gender, and the need for peace, justice, and strong institutions to combat this issue. Additionally, the article mentions the importance of good health and well-being for victims of domestic violence and the need for education to promote healthy relationships.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
• Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
• Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
• Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

Based on the article’s content, these targets can be identified as relevant to address the issues of domestic violence, promote peace and justice, improve health and well-being, and provide education on healthy relationships.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

No, the article does not mention or imply any specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. However, potential indicators could include the number of reported domestic violence cases, the number of individuals accessing support services, the reduction in domestic violence-related deaths, and the implementation of educational programs on healthy relationships.

4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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