Awareness Is The First Step Toward Real Change.Shine the Light on Domestic Violence is a campaign of theNew York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)For additional information on domestic violence visit www.opdv.state.ny.usWhy Purple?Purple is the symbolic color chosen to help spread domestic violence awarenessand there is a movement across New York State to shine purple lights onbuildings, wear purple or hold events.Light up LaGuardia (E-Building Library)