The Women's Center of Greater Danbury has held their annual Safe Walk to end violence.  The 4K indoor walk also honored people in the community who have been or are affected by domestic or intimate partner violence. 

For the first time this year, the Women’s Center was joined by other domestic violence organizations, via the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, in state-wide walks dedicated to recognizing and breaking the cycle of abuse.  Funds raised during the walk yesterday at the mall benefits the Women's Center services to victims displaced by domestic violence through crisis intervention, emergency shelter, and safety planning.

This year there was no registration fee, instead the Women's Center asked that attendees set a fundraising goal.

5th District Congresswoman Jahana Hayes joined the Women’s Center.  She noted voting for a bill this April. The Violence Against Women Act includes new provisions protecting transgender victims and banning individuals convicted of domestic abuse from purchasing firearms.