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Domestic Violence Awareness โ€” NYC Korean-American Community Holds 29th Silent March

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The Korean American Family Service Center held its 29th annual domestic violence awareness silent march in Flushing, Queens, on the 23rd. About 200 participants marched in silence from the NYPD 109th Precinct, symbolizing the hardships victims face in reporting abuse and seeking help. [Photo by Janice Chung, Korean American Family Service Center]

The domestic violence awareness movement recently saw strong community participation as the Korean American Family Service Center hosted its 29th annual silent march in Flushing, Queens, on the 23rd.

Approximately 200 participants gathered in front of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) 109th Precinct to march in silence. The demonstration symbolically represented the profound difficulties and isolation victims face when attempting to disclose abuse and seek vital help.