RELEASE: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

LYNNWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Honoring Survivors of Domestic Violence

LYNNWOOD, WA (October 09, 2015) – One in three women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime. While many domestic violence incidents aren’t even reported, in 2014 the Lynnwood Police Department responded to 770 domestic violence related calls, which means officers responded to a domestic violence call every 11 hours.

In an effort to increase awareness of domestic violence in our community several south Snohomish County cities are giving out free purple light bulbs for business owners and residents to shine on their porch. The bulbs can also be purchased at most retailers.

This year the Lynnwood Police Department held a clothing drive and collected over 600 items for Domestic Violence Services thrift store in Everett and the Women's Shelter of Snohomish County. 

What you can do:

• Install a purple light at your front porch to show your support of Domestic Violence month.
• Donate, during the month of October, full-sized toiletries to the front lobby of the Lynnwood Police Department. Accepted items are: shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothpaste.
• Contact Lynnwood Police Department Victim Services Coordinator: Tiffany Krusey, 425-670-5621 if you have questions about domestic violence.

Contact:
Crime Prevention Specialist, Lisa Wellington
lwellington@ci.lynnwood.wa.us

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