Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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.
Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence
Each year, the Women’s Center recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) throughout the month of October.
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.
Reflections on the Silent Witness Project
Have you noticed the exhibit of red statues in the lobby of Talley Student Union this month?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.