October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so Mutual Ground, an organization which provides services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will kick off a 30-day focus on Domestic Violence Awareness starting Monday.

The public is invited to wear purple ribbons as a symbol for domestic violence awareness and attend or participate in activities to raise awareness.

In an effort to commemorate the lives of those who have died as a result of domestic violence and to honor survivors, a candlelight vigil, Light the Night for Domestic Violence Awareness will be at 6:30 p.m Oct. 3 at the North Aurora Police Station, 200 S. Lincolnway, North Aurora.