31 ways you can #BeTheChange
There is something you can do to help end domestic violence. Try one- or all- of these small activities to “be the change”
Be the Change by Shinning a Light
Purple light bulbs are available for purchase so that everyone will “shine a light” on domestic violence throughout the month.
Light bulbs are $5 each
If you are interested in purchasing, please contact Rachel at rachel.f@anewdv.org.
Reading is Fundamental
Non-Fiction Books
Domestic Violence at the Margins: Readings on Race, Class, Gender, and Culture Natalie J. Sokoloff (Editor)
When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse Lundy Bancroft
Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Lundy Bancroft
Safety Planning with Battered Women: Complex Lives/Difficult Choices Jill M. Davies
Keeping the Faith: Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse Marie M. Fortune
Son of a Gun: A Memoir Justin St. Germain
Children Who See Too Much: Lessons from the Child Witness to Violence Project Betsy McAlister Grovers
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence – From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror Judith Lewis Herman
Incite! Women of Color Against Violence Andrea Lee Smith, Beth E. Richie, Julia Sudbury, Janelle White (Editors)
Color of Violence: The INCITE! Anthology
Roar: True Tale of Women Warrior Jessica Robinson, Magin Gregg, Mary Lucas, Judy Nicastro, Kim O’Connell, Laura Pimentel, Danielle Stonehirsch, Mary Foxworth , Madison Symes, Urmilla Khanna, J.P. Robinson
When Love Goes Wrong: What to Do When You Can’t Do Anything Right Ann Jones
The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help Jackson Katz
The Batterer as Parent: Addressing the Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Dynamics Lundy Bancroft, Jay G. Silverman
Whom Shall I Fear: A spiritual Journey of a Battered Woman Lavon Morris-Grant
A Private Family Matter: A Memoir Victor Rivas Rivers
Men Explain Things to Me Rebecca Solnit
Goodbye, Sweet Girl: A Story of Domestic Violence and Survival Kelly Sundberg
Not to People Like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages Susan Weitzman
Fiction Books
Purple Hibiscus Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Something to Be Brave For Priscilla Bennett
What She Left Behind Tracey Bilen
The Round House Louise Erdich
The Captain’s Daughter Leah Fleming
Gone Girl Gillian Flynn
The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins
Backseat Saints Joshilyn Jackson
When I Hit You Meena Kandasamy
Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty
Picture Perfect Jodi Picoult
Black and Blue Anna Quindlen
Safe Haven Nicholas Sparks
The Joy Luck Club Amy Tan
Children’s Books
The Day My Daddy Lost His Temper: Empowering Kids That Have Witnessed Domestic Violence Carols S. McCleary, Naomi Santana
Clover’s Secret Christine M. Winn, David Walsh
Something Is Wrong at My House: A Book about Parents Fighting Diane Davis
How Are You Feeling Today Baby Bear?: Exploring Big Feelings After Living in a Stormy Home Jane Evans
A Terrible thing Happened Margaret M. Holmes
Tuff Stuff: A Children’s Book about Trauma Joy Berry, Ernie Hergenroeder
When Mommy Got Hurt Ilene Lee
A Place for Starr: A Story of Hope for children Experiencing Family Violence Howard Schor
Ibby’s Feelings Baaqia Uqdah
Movies
The Burning Bed (NR)
The Color Purple (PG-13)
Enough (PG-13)
Fried Green Tomatoes (PG-13)
I, Tonya (R)
The Perfect Guy (PG-13)
This Boy’s Life (R)
Waitress (PG-13)
What’s Love Got To Do With It? (R)
