Week Without Violence
Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative Kicks Off
“Love Doesn’t Hurt” Music Video Release: Thursday, October 20, 2022, 8 a.m.
What: YWCA Greater Baton Rouge newly created music and video production aims to increase awareness and prevention of domestic violence during the worldwide YWCA Week Without Violence events in Baton Rouge. Also, there will be a national virtual town hall on domestic violence from Thursday, October 20, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register at https://ywcaweekwithoutviolence.org.
Why: YWCA-Greater Baton Rouge is joining in the global movement of Week Without Violence to end violence against women and girls. The new production aims to raise awareness, elevate survivor voices, talk with policy makers, and learn how and where to get assistance. The common goal is to end gender-based violence. Baton Rouge has a high incidence of domestic violence.
YWCA-Greater Baton Rouge song/video production credits: Original music entitled “Love Doesn’t Hurt”, written by songwriter Cee El, and Rap artist B Berry, both of Baton Rouge. YWCA CEO Dianna Peyton ends the video with a direct message and contacts for housing and crisis response for gender-based violence in Baton Rouge.
Distribution site for Song/Video Production for Media use:
Media Request: Provide the public with access to this new song and links to the video “Love Doesn’t Hurt” available on these social media sites at the following links:
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Help YWCA Greater Baton Rouge – The song is available for purchase on all music downloading platforms. Sale proceeds are dedicated entirely to emergency housing and supplies for women affected by domestic violence. It is available for 99 cents on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify.
