City Of Irving: Illuminate Irving Brings Awareness To Domestic Violence Oct. 19

Irving TX

08 October, 2021

5:21 PM

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Press release from the City of Irving: October 8, 2021 Every minute, 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is a universal silent crime affecting all people, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality or socio-economic status.  Residents are invited to honor and remember domestic violence survivors and victims during the city's annual Illuminate Irving — a night of remembrance and hope on Oct. 19 at Millennium Park, 201 Sowers Road. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests can personalize a lantern that will be included in a lantern release later in the evening. The event will also include a ceremony provided by the Irving Police Department (IPD) and the Family Advocacy Center (FAC), as well as community resources from local organizations. Every minute, 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is a universal silent crime affecting all people, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality or socio-economic status.  Residents are invited to honor and remember domestic violence survivors and victims during the city's annual Illuminate Irving — a night of remembrance and hope on Oct. 19 at Millennium Park, 201 Sowers Road. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests can personalize a lantern that will be included in a lantern release later in the evening. The event will also include a ceremony provided by the Irving Police Department (IPD) and the Family Advocacy Center (FAC), as well as community resources from local organizations. Visit the Illuminate Irving page This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author's own.