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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Hands holding purple ribbon for domestic violence awareness

Oct 8, 2021

Women’s Center Hosts Month of Events in Recognition of Domestic and Dating Violence

The Women’s Center will host events throughout October to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of domestic and dating violence.

Banner that says These Hands Don't Hurt

Oct 4, 2020

Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence

Each year, the Women’s Center recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) throughout the month of October.

One Love Foundation logo

Nov 8, 2019

Film Screening Draws Attention to Dating Violence

Yeardley Love was murdered by her college boyfriend three weeks before graduation. Her family created the One Love Foundation.

Red cutout figures for Silent Witness Project

Oct 11, 2019

Reflections on the Silent Witness Project

Have you noticed the exhibit of red statues in the lobby of Talley Student Union this month?

Panel at What's Love Got to Do with It screening

Oct 12, 2018

Women’s Center Recognizes DVAM with Film and Panels

Each year, the Women’s Center recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) with a full slate of programs and events throughout the month of October. Halfway through the month, seven events have taken place across campus to raise awareness of domestic and dating violence on campus and in the broader community.

Hands holding purple ribbon

Sep 28, 2018

Domestic and Dating Violence Focus of Upcoming Month of Events

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that nearly 1 in 3 college women have experienced an abusive dating relationship. While this statistic speaks to the national prevalence of domestic and dating violence among college-age women, it fails to account for the many multiple and intersecting identities of individuals who experience an elevated risk of interpersonal violence.

Drummers at Harambee celebration 2017

Aug 16, 2018

Join Us for Learning, Community and Fun

The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity invites all students, staff and faculty to attend our fall signature events, beginning with the Campus Community Centers Open House on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Talley Student Union and Witherspoon Student Center. Get to know our centers as they welcome you back to campus and all year long.

Black woman student

Oct 19, 2017

Faces in the Crowd: Relationship Violence and Black College Women

Domestic Violence Awareness Month keynote speaker Lorraine D. Acker shared her research on relationship violence in the college setting with NC State students, faculty and staff Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2017

Sep 28, 2017

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events to Examine Serious Issues

October marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Some may wonder why it’s important that NC State recognize this month, may assume that domestic violence is just a women’s problem or may have never taken a moment to stop and think about the breadth and depth of the issue.

Chocolate Festival 2016

Sep 1, 2017

Join OIED for Fall Semester Signature Events

We invite faculty, students, staff and community members to join the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity for our fall signature events! Find out more about these events on our website, in this newsletter and by following us on Twitter.