PASS IT ON → Together we can stop domestic violence
What is the Pass It On Campaign?
Pass It On is a community led campaign highlighting our individual rights and communal responsibility for safe and healthy relationships. Support networks of friends and family are often the first place someone experiencing abuse will go to seek help and talk about their relationship. The Pass it On Campaign engages your community to normalize having these conversations and empowers us all to to reach out for help when needed.
By joining the campaign you’ll gain a deeper understanding of domestic violence, how common it is in our communities and resources to support survivors through La Casa de las Madres or local organizations in your area.
You’ll use email templates and social media cards created by La Casa to let your community know you understand domestic violence is a complicated and serious issue and you are a safe space, a ready ear and a knowledgeable resource towards supportive services for someone who may be experiencing abuse.
Why should I Pass It On?
Your voice and support can make all the difference in someone’s life. The Pass It On Campaign shines a light on domestic violence by starting the conversation and identifying you as an advocate for survivors.
Watch the short video below and review the resources on domestic violence to see how important it is to Pass It On to build stronger, healthier intimate relationships and together we can stop domestic violence.
Pass It On in 3 Easy Steps!
Identify your audience.
Personalize your campaign.
Email or post the personalized templates and social media cards to your networks. It’s that easy.
How do I Join the Pass It On Campaign?
If you are joining the campaign because someone Passed It On to you, wonderful, that’s the goal. Feel free to personalize and share their email or post within your networks.
If you would like additional templates and social media cards to choose from and personalize, provide us with your name and email below and we’ll send you the Pass It On Welcome Packet.
Who does domestic violence affect?
Domestic violence affects all of us. It occurs between people of all races, gender identities, nationalities, classes and educational levels. It takes place in all types of intimate relationships - heterosexual, same-sex, marriage, dating and former relationships. It can happen to anyone and is more common than we think.
3 out of 4 Californians know someone who has experienced some form of abuse in their lifetime.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 9 men report experiencing physical or sexual violence, or stalking, by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.
1 in 10 teenagers experience violence in a dating relationship.
30% to 50% of transgender individuals experience intimate partner violence in their lives.
LGBTQ individuals experience abuse at similar or increased rates to heterosexual/cisgender folks.
Follow us on social media to stay engaged with the work we are doing!
Instagram: @LaCasadelasMadres
Twitter: @LaCasaSF
Facebook: @LaCasadelasMadres