Purple Lights Bring Awareness to Domestic Violence Survivors

(99.9 KTDY) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Faith House of Lafayette and Acadiana is asking people to put on a purple light outside of their home to show their support for those who are dealing with domestic violence. There is not a day that goes by that there aren't multiple arrests across Acadiana for domestic violence. READ MORE: TWO DEAD, CHILD INJURED AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN A MOVING VEHICLE TURNS FATAL IN LAFAYETTEOften, people who are uninformed about the problem of domestic violence don't have any idea about how pervasive the problem is in Lafayette and Acadiana. Power and Control: How Abusers Maintain ControlAccording to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is perpetrated to gain power and control over another person. Where to Purchase a Purple Light BulbPurchase a purple light bulb from Faith House by donating.