Violence Prevention

National Campaigns

Each year, ±«Óãtv observes various national campaigns to increase awareness and support survivors of violence. Use the links below to learn more about these national campaigns and follow @Wellness±«Óãtv on social media for ongoing updates. Check out our semester schedule here for a list of programs and events thoughout the month. Together, we can work to normalize a ±«Óãtv community free of violence.

October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month. The ±«Óãtv Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention, along with campus and community partners, hosts programs throughout April to increase awareness about sexual violence, promote consent and healthy relationship skills, and support survivors of violence.

To all survivors: We believe you. We support you. We stand with you.

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Relationship Violence Awareness Month Events:

Act for October: An RVAM Launch Event | October 2, 11:00 am-2:00 pm | MSC Amphitheater| Join CVAVP and campus partners to learn more about ways to build healthy relationships and contribute to positive change throughout the month of October, and beyond! Free food, giveaways, crafts, resources, and more.

Consent Conversations Workshop | October 8th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm | MSC 3705 |In this interactive workshop, participants  will explore a mutual respect framework for consent and build skills for navigating consent communication across cultures and communication styles.

Connect-A-Bull: Relationships| October 15, 4:30-6:30 pm |SVC 2070| As part of a partnership with the Counseling Center's Connect-a-Bull series, this workshop will explore ways to develop skills and practices that support healthy relationships of all kinds.  - Canceled due to Hurricane Milton

The Clothesline Project @ ±«Óãtv| October 16, 11:00 am-2:00 pm | MSC Amphitheater| The Clothesline Project @ ±«Óãtv is part of a national initiative to raise awareness about relationship violence. Join Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention, along with campus and community partners, to write messages of solidarity for survivors and connect with resources. Free food, self-care giveaways, crafts, and more. - Rescheduled for November 13 (11a-2p, MSC Amphitheatre) due to Hurricane Milton

How to Support Survivors: Workshop|October 21, 3:00-4:00 pm | | In this virtual discussion, we explore ways to support friends, loved ones, and members of our community who are survivors of relationship violence.

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