Every year, individuals and service providers across the country take part in October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

"Wear Purple Day" raises awareness and honors the victims and survivors of domestic violence. This year's "Wear Purple Day" is Thursday, October 24. Please wear your purple to help spread awareness and honor the victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Share your photos to the Facebook page - OCO: Services to Aid Families and use the hashtags #DVAM #NYWEARSPURPLE #NYGoesPurple4DV

There will also be a staff photo at 7:25 a.m. in front of the main office.

If you have any questions or want to know more about the services available, please stop by and see your school-based advocate. GRB's school-based advocate is Katie Petro and she is in Room 181. The 24-hour crisis hotline number is 315-342-1600.