More Than 100 Gather at Columbus City Hall for Domestic Violence Vigil

Columbus is a city in Franklin County, Ohio. More than 100 people gathered outside Columbus City Hall on Oct. 1 for the city's annual vigil marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The City Attorney, the Franklin County Prosecutor, the Office of Violence Prevention, victim-service groups, survivors and Columbus police took part. After remarks, attendees held a moment of silence and a candle lighting, while City Hall was illuminated purple. Speakers urged residents to watch for warning signs and help survivors with shelter and daily needs. Police data cited at the event showed 17 of the city's 58 homicides through Oct. 1 were domestic or domestic-violence related.

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Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)

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