Family Crisis Center Presents Voices of Courage: An Evening with Kit Gruelle

Survivor • Advocate • Educator • Difference Maker 

JONESBORO, Ark. – Family Crisis Center is proud to announce Voices of Courage: An Evening with Kit Gruelle on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at 801 S. Main Street, Jonesboro.

This powerful evening will feature Kit Gruelle, a nationally recognized survivor, advocate, advisor, community educator, and subject matter expert on domestic violence.

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The evening will include a free community screening of the HBO documentary Private Violence, which sheds light on the hidden realities of domestic violence in America. Guests may register online at this link if they wish, though registration is not required to attend.

This event takes place during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)—a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, and remember victims whose lives were cut short by abuse. In recognition of Purple Thursday, a nationally recognized day of action during DVAM, attendees are invited to wear purple as a visible show of support.

Additionally, the Silent Witness Project, sponsored by the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will be on site to honor and represent the lives lost last year in Arkansas to domestic violence homicide. This moving display serves as a powerful reminder of the urgency of prevention, advocacy, and community action.

“Kit’s voice is a beacon of courage, resilience, and change,” said Casey Kidd, Executive Director. “Her story challenges the silence surrounding abuse and reminds us that we each have a role in creating safer communities.”

Event Details

• What: Voices of Courage: An Evening with Kit Gruelle

• When: Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. (National Purple Thursday / Domestic Violence Awareness Month)

• Where: 801 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, AR

• Admission: Free and open to the community (registration optional)

• Register: Click here to register (not required)

• Special Features: Screening of Private Violence (HBO Documentary) & The Silent Witness Project (sponsored by Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

About Kit Gruelle

Kit Gruelle is a survivor of domestic violence who has transformed her personal experience into a lifetime of advocacy. She has worked tirelessly to educate communities, law enforcement, and policymakers about the complexities of abuse and the importance of trauma-informed support for survivors.

About Family Crisis Center

Family Crisis Center serves as a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Northeast Arkansas. Through emergency shelter, advocacy, a 24/7 crisis hotline, and community education, Family Crisis Center provides safety, hope, and healing for individuals and families impacted by abuse.

Victims and survivors can reach out to an advocate through the 24/7 crisis hotline at 870-933-9449.