Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024
D.V.A.M. 2024
October is a month recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every October, University's, organizations, communities, and more unite across the country to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors. Glenville State University is recognizing this October and providing a University Initiative. Turn The Campus Purple is the University's campaign for this year. GSU encourages members of our community to recognize this month by wearing purple, come to some of the campus events happening, support domestic violence survivors, and those who are still experiencing domestic violence.
Turn The Campus Purple
October 2024
Purple is seen as a symbol of supporting and recognizing domestic violence. Turn the Campus Purple is a university-wide campaign encouraging community members to show off their purple and raise awareness of all forms of domestic violence. Participate by turning your social presence purple, sharing your favorite purple items, and more.
Fact Friday
This week's Fact Friday deals with Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship:
Calendar of Events
- What is D.V. Wednesday? (10/2)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Musket (Lunchroom)
The H.O.P.E. Advocate will be in the musket with a table that has information and resources on Domestic Violence.
Stop by and chat with her to pick up some free material!- Every Thursday Wear Purple (10/3, 17, 24, 31)
Wear Purple every Thursday of the month of October to support survivors and those who are still experiencing Domestic Violence.
- These Hands Don't Hurt (10/9)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Mollohan Center
This event is meant to promote the fight to end domestic violence in all its forms. These hands don't hurt is also a pledge and you do so by painting your hand and placing your handprint on the banner that will be provided.- Warning Sign Wednesday (10/16)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Musket (Lunchroom)
The Title IX Coordinator will be in the musket with a table with resources and material on some warning signs in relationships and how it leads up to domestic violence.Stop by when you are getting lunch!
- Domestic Violence Take a Hike (10/17)
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Cedar Creek State Park
Take a Hike to explore Cedar Creek State Park and learn some facts about Domestic Violence.- Fearless Friday (Volleyball) (10/18)
7:00 p.m.: Waco Center
Come out to support our Women's Volleyball team score goals while they show off their purple on the court.
Go Pioneers!- Reducing Harm and Best Practices for Domestic Violence (10/21)
4:00 p.m.: MCC 315
Join the Criminal Justice Department in the Mollohan Auditorium in listening to Dr. Donal Hardin present on Domestic Violence Response Teams Practices and Real-World Case Debriefs!- Take Back The Night Walk (10/23)
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
This movement is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence. This walk is an opportunity to unite as a community against sexual violence and share messages of hope and empowerment. By walking we show solidarity and support for survivors and reinforce our commitment to ending sexual violence.