Unfortunately domestic abuse happens every day all over the world, but these anti-violence campaigns bring light to an issue that’s normally kept behind closed doors.
When it’s done right, advertising can be a powerful tool for tapping into emotions. These anti-domestic abuse campaigns seek to provoke a reaction, whether that means taking steps towards awareness, prevention or, inciting someone who is a victim of violence at home to seek help. Although the goals are ultimately the same, the messages vary slightly and can appeal to both men and women.
There are a number of ways to reach out that include a varying levels of interactivity. Movimento de Mulheres’ Penny Prison is simple, effective and highly visual, while other initiatives like the Aspire News app help women to subtly reach out for help when they fear abuse.
27 Domestic Abuse Awareness Ads
From Female-Empowering Street Art to Domestic Violence Detectors:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 23, 2014 — Marketing
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Phone-Enabled Violence Campaigns
Interactive Billboard by NCDV Allows Texters to 'Drag Him Away'
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Overseas Violence Awareness Campaigns
Ogilvy's New Massive Anti-Violence Campaign in Saudi Arabia
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Bruised Doll Art Projects
Samantha Humphreys' Barbie Doll Art Series Addresses Adult Topics
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Female-Empowering Street Art
'Stop Telling Women to Smile' Tackles On-Going Street Harassment
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Deity Domestic Violence Campaigns
India's 'Save Our Sisters' Depicts a Haunting Truth About Abuse
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Bruise-Revealing Abuse Ads
This Domestic Abuse Campaign Uses Beer Coasters to Deliver Its Message
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Domestic Violence Cartoon Illustrations
Alexsandro Palombo Draws Cartoons Unhappily Ever After
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Domestic Horror Movie Editorials
The Vogue Italia April 2014 Portrays Domestic Violence Scenes
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Cleavage-Blaming Abuse Ads
The Star Models Sexual Violence Campaign Promotes a Powerful Message
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Charitable Anti-Abuse Ads
The Penny Prison by Movimento De Mulheres Fights for Women's Rights
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Torn Stamp Ads
The Amnesty International 2012 Campaign Writes a Different History
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Anti-Abuse Vending Machines
The Helpless Machine Made for a Shocking Domestic Violence Campaign
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Life-Saving Domestic Abuse Apps
The Aspire News App Helps Victims of Domestic Violence
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Gender-Based Violence Support
SHE WILL is a Project of the Acclaimed Global Enrichment Foundation
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Charitable Virtual Gifts
Buy a Present from the Cabinet of Dreams & Support Women's Aid
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Daily Abuse Documentation PSAs
The Viral Photo-a-Day Challenge is Used in this Poignant Campaign
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Technicolor Brutality Ads
The Diadema City 'Violence Against Women' Campaign Lacks Empathy
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Beauty Tutorial PSAs
The 'Don't Cover it Up' Video is Powerful
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Provocative Violated Mannequins
Vivienne Westwood’s Fashion Mannequins Tackle Domestic Abuse
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Crowdsourced Public Abuse Reports
Safecity is Attempting to Map Unsafe Spaces in Indian Cities
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Frightened Profile Update Ads
The SOS Violence Conjugale Campaign Sheds Awareness on Spousal Abuse
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Alarming First-Person Abuse Videos
This Woman's Day Video Puts Viewers in Someone Else's Shoes
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Revealing Makeup Kits
This Terre Des Femmes Makeup Ad Reveal a Harsh Truth
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Foresighted Anti-Violence Prints
The AWARE 'Stop the Cycle' Campaign Battles Domestic Abuse
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Virtual Violence Apps
'Love is Not Abuse' Hopes to Raise Awareness About Domestic Abuse
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Anti-Abuse Infographics
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Empowering Women Celeb Campaigns
Megan Fox Raises Awareness for International Women’s Day 20
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