This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and non-profit organization SafeNet is raising awareness in the community.

Staff members, along with officers from the Erie Police Department, could be seen downtown wrapping purple ribbons around parking meters on Monday.

According to SafenNet, one in three women is affected by domestic violence, which is why they wrapped every third pole.

The executive director says domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time and it's important to remember that you are not alone.

"It should not be hidden that it's okay to talk about and thats why we spend so much time talking about it october you will see thing all over during october because we're trying to get the word out and don't be afraid just ask a friend ask someone you know if everything

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