Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2022

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held throughout the month of October as a way to bring advocates across the nation together to end domestic violence. In support of DVAM, the HSC Title IX Compliance Office will host various events associated with domestic violence prevention and awareness. We believe that all members of the HSC community has an interest in ending domestic violence. In support of this belief, the HSC Title IX Compliance Office is offering a number of opportunities to participate. Please find below a list of the scheduled events. Be sure to check out DV informational tables located in the MET lobby, IREB lobby, LIB entrance, and CBH lobby.

Day of Unity – DVAM Kickoff
Monday, October 3
8:30am to 10:00am
MET lobby
Stop by for coffee and treats to learn more about domestic violence and your role in preventing physical and mental abuse.

Lunch & Learn – DV Awareness with One Safe Place
Thursday, October 20
12:00pm to 1:00pm
EAD 600
Join Michelle Morgan from One Safe Place to learn about domestic violence and the community resources offered to victims who suffer from domestic abuse. This event has a limit of 15 to attend. You may RSVP at Lunch & Learn: DV Awareness with One Safe Place – EAD 600 – 12pm-1pm

Go Purple Day!
Thursday, October 20
All day
We ask everyone to wear purple to take a stand against Domestic Violence. For more information about the symbol of wearing purple, please visit Domestic Violence Awareness | Texas Council on Family Violence (tcfv.org)

Lunch & Learn – Factors of DV with Linda Barnette
Tuesday, October 25
12:00pm to 1:00pm
EAD 291
Please stop by for lunch and learn about the factors of family violence with Reverend Linda Barnette from the I Still Can Shine organization. You may RSVP at Lunch & Learn: Factors of DV with Linda Barnette – EAD 291 – 12pm-1pm

 

For more information about DVAM, you may contact the Title IX Compliance Office at titleix@unthsc.edu or 817.735.2594.