What is a Silent Witness Exhibit?
Thank you for choosing to create a Silent Witness Exhibit for your community.
The Exhibit is a visual representation consisting of life-sized, red laminated silhouette’s of the women, men and children murdered in acts of domestic violence during a specific period of time within each state, county or city.
The year or geographic location you choose is the beginning of a memorial to those who lost their lives due to domestic violence perpetrated by a spouse or former spouse, partner or former partner, parent, step-parent, relative or known person.
Once you have determined the demographics of your exhibit, invite other’s to join a committee. The goal of each Exhibit is to create an engaging display that will rally community support to grieve the losses of human life, create awareness and education materials and programs by collaborating with concerned and passionate members of your local community.
When to have an exhibit
You can have an exhibit any time of the year that it is needed. In addition, there are also some months that fit especially well with having an exhibit.
Jan: Stalking Awareness Month
Feb: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
March: Women's History Month
April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Oct: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
| ON CAMPUS •Campus Women’s Center Residence Life (Resident Assistants) •Women’s Studies Classes •Public Safety or Campus Police •Sororities and Fraternities Counseling Center •Athletes’ Clubs and Organizations | IN YOUR COMMUNITY •Women’s Centers / Shelters •Churches or Local Places of Worship •Local Law Enforcement Agencies •Courthouse Entrance or Lobby •Municipal Building Lobby •Service or Volunteer Groups •Local Colleges, Universities or High Schools | ||