The 79th Judicial District Attorney's Office held their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Jim Wells County District Courtroom. A purple ribbon, symbolizing domestic violence, adorned the podium as speakers shared their stories dealing with domestic abuse. The district attorney, the sheriff, the county judge and community members challenged those in attendance to make a difference. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people per minute are victims of abuse by an intimate partner. Speakers urged attendees to let people know that there are resources in Jim Wells County to get the into a safe environment.