October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that an average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year*… Jiggy has proudly partnered with Texas Advocacy Project (TAP), a non-profit organization in Texas providing FREE legal and social services to survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and human trafficking. This puzzle supports TAP and survivors across Texas by donating back 50% of each puzzle’s net proceeds! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! To learn more about the work TAP is doing to end and prevent abuse follow them on social media. *Source: The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 Summary Report. ABOUT THE ARTIST Featured artist Natalia Castillo is a domestic violence survivor turned passionate advocate. Founder of Texas-based design firm, NCD Studios, Natalia uses her creative skills to give voice to others through storytelling and was inspired by moments of reflection, hope, empowerment, and perseverance. NCD Studios’ passion is creating with intent and human-centered design as well as exploring topics of cultural identity, and is experienced in editorial & commercial design. NCD Studios is dedicated to empowering women to break cycles of abuse and works to promote awareness about domestic violence. @NataliaCreative_ | NCDStudios.org Size: 500 piece puzzlePuzzle dimensions: 16 x 20 inches Box dimensions: 9 x 6 x 3 inches Each JIGGY x Texas Advocacy Project puzzle comes in a reusable drawstring bag, box and includes puzzle glue to preserve your masterpiece.
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