Dallas City Hall

The City of Dallas is going purple throughout October to bring awareness to domestic violence.

Throughout the month, Dallas residents are encouraged to wear purple, display purple lights or ribbons, share educational resources and engage in conversations about healthy relationships, safety and prevention.

Dallas Goes Purple is an awareness initiative that encourages residents, organizations, businesses, faith communities, schools and local leaders to stand together in support of domestic violence survivors.

Here are a few Dallas-wide events taking place in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October:

  • National Night Out: Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dallas Police Headquarters. The event will give Dallas residents the chance to meet local officers, connect with neighbors, learn about public safety resources and participate in community activities.
  • Domestic Violence Panel Discussion: Thursday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dallas Police Headquarters, second-floor Media Conference Room. The panel will include domestic violence survivors, family violence detectives and other community members.
  • Overcoming Domestic Violence with Debra Nixon Bowles: Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Dallas Police Headquarters, second-floor Media Conference Room. Bowles, founder of “A Woman Called Moses,” will share her journey of courage, healing and reclaiming her voice.

“We want to encourage participants to recognize their strength and that no survivor should have to walk that journey alone,” Erika Brown, public information officer with the Dallas Police Department (DPD), said.

Additionally, DPD is asking residents and businesses to replace porch lights with purple lights or decorate store fronts with purple decorations and share photos with the department. 

In Lake Highlands

The Lake Highlands Public Improvement District will also host its own National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Forest Audelia Park. The event is free and will give Lake Highlands residents an opportunity to connect with their neighbors and local public safety officials while participating in National Night Out activities.