LANSING, Mich. — A rally was held at the State Capitol today and around the nation to rally behind domestic abuse survivors.
October 1 kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Tuesday's group of advocates were joined by families who have lost loved ones to the violence, as well as survivors, and local and state officials.
Some stats shared at the rally were that "globally, six women are killed every hour by someone they know."
They say that those numbers were released by the United Nations, who did a study that shows that domestic violence is on the rise and the numbers go beyond women to include men and children.
Scheduled speakers included:
Tanesha Ash-Shakoor, Survivor & Founder, Voices of Color
Jey'nce Mizrahi & Unnamed Survivor
Nicole Denson
Family of Rachel Renee Duncan
Carol Siemon, Ingham County Prosecutor
State Representative Sarah Anthony
Melissa Beal, Survivor & Advocate
Nicole Beverly, Survivor & Legal Advocate
State Representative Bronna Kahle
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor
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