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CARRION: “WE MUST SEND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MARCHING”
BP FIGHTS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
Bronx, NY – Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión joined over 300 women dressed in wedding gowns today for the New York Latinas Against Domestic Violence 7th Annual Brides’ March. In its sixth year, the march highlights the significance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honors Gladys Ricart and all domestic violence victims across the city.
“Domestic violence is having a devastating effect on our community and we are in a crisis mode. We all must join together if we are to win this battle. This is not a ‘woman’ problem; it is a community problem,” stated Carrion.
The Brides’ March began 7 years ago after Gladys Ricart was shot to death in her wedding gown by a former boyfriend on September 26, 1999. Since then, women dressed in wedding gowns, along with men dressed in black, and gather on the anniversary date to march and raise awareness on the effect domestic violence has on communities throughout New York City.
Despite the effort of community groups and government agencies, domestic violence incidents continue to impact the lives of many families in the City.
Carrión, will also be hosting the Bronx DiVA Talk- a two hour live program to be broadcast by the Bronx’s News 12 on October 25th that will feature a panel of experts to discuss the array of services available to victims and their families-, stressed the importance of community involvement in combating this problem.
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