WINGS hosts Sweet Home Chicago event to promote domestic violence awareness
Saturday, December 13, 2014
WINGS, a not-for-profit that owns and operates a safe house in the northwest suburbs, is helping to fight against domestic violence.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The fight against domestic violence is an important topic any time of the year, but especially during the holidays. Among the organizations helping victims is WINGS, a not-for-profit that owns and operates a safe house in the northwest suburbs.
WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr came into our ABC 7 Eyewitness News studio to tell us about the incidence of domestic violence in Chicago, how to get help, and how to help someone who might be in a domestic violence situation.
1. Tips for individuals in domestic violence situations:
- Call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline for support and to develop a safety plan: (877) TO-END-DV (1-877-863-6338), (877) 863-6339 (TTY)
- Establish a signal, such as turning a porch light or holiday lights on and off, to alert neighbors you are in danger.
- Download a safety app to automatically alert your support network if you are in danger.
2. Apps:
3. Tips for family members:
- Ask how you can provide support
- Offer to be available if she needs to talk
- Offer to help implement her safety plan if she decides to leave her current situation
4. Websites with tips:
WINGS' Sweet Home Chicago Event (***Sold out***)
Sunday, Dec. 14
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Four Seasons Hotel
120 E. Delaware, Chicago
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