Turn the Courthouse Purple
All month

The Bellefonte courthouse will be lit purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

"Domestic violence, much like sexual violence and stalking, are epidemics in our society,” said Jennifer Pencek, executive director of Centre Safe. “In 2022 alone, Centre Safe supported more than 900 clients navigating domestic violence. It is on all of us to decide how we plan to support survivors, honor those lost to domestic violence, and work together to eliminate this pervasive form of abuse. I know this crime can seem so overwhelming and big, but if we choose each day to spread awareness, stand up for others, and acknowledge the normalization of this behavior, we absolutely can and will make a difference.”
Centre Safe provides free and confidential services for anyone in Centre County, including counseling, advocacy, legal support, outreach and education, shelter, transitional housing, and safe custody exchanges/supervised visitations via its Child Access Center. Centre Safe’s 24/7 hotline is toll-free at 877-234-5050. Learn more at www.centresafe.org.
For more information about Centre Safe and DVAM events, contact Jennifer Pencek at 814-238-7066, or jpencek@centresafe.org. Learn more at www.centresafe.org/dvam.