LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — If you've spotted purple pumpkins around Lexington recently, they're not just seasonal decorations – they're part of a meaningful initiative to raise awareness about domestic violence.

The "Peace Pumpkins" are the result of a partnership between Transylvania University and Lexington's Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition. Students at the university paint the pumpkins each October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

"Maybe when someone sees a pumpkin that they can smile and see that they're not alone," said junior Alejandro Perez Canedo.

The purple pumpkins can be found throughout the city – at local businesses as well as in government buildings and courthouses.

Ashley Hill, the Dean of Student Success at Transylvania University, s

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