Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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About
Domestic violence impacts people of all genders, identities, and backgrounds. Join us in October as we raise public awareness about domestic violence while supporting survivors and secondary survivors. This campaign is also an opportunity to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent domestic violence.
Through our events, you will learn how to:
- Recognize signs of unhealthy and abusive behaviors.
- Learn how to respond in trauma-informed, survivor-centered ways.
- Connect with campus and community resources.
- Take steps to promote safety for yourself and others.
Let's take a look at the facts about domestic violence and its impact on our community:
- An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million people over the course of a year. (NDVH, 2024)
- According to the results of the Campus Safety Report conducted annually by the Department of Public Safety, there were 158 reported cases of dating violence at the University of Utah.
- At the University of Utah, the incidence of stalking increased nearly 70% from 2022 to 2023 (Campus Safety Report)
- Domestic violence is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans.
Campaign Theme
#WithSurvivorsAlways
#DVAM2026
Partners
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence's Domestic Violence Awareness Project
The McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention
Schedule
Red Flag, Green Flag Community Art Display
Informational Tabling Session & "Red Flag Green Flag" Display
Monday, October 5th to Thursday, October 9th
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Union Lawn
Description:Learn how to recognize the indicators of healthy and unhealthy relationships and how you can build resilient connections!
- Encourage students to check in with the dynamics in their relationships, from friends, family, coworkers and more
- Display of red flags and green flags across the Union Lawn share signs of healthy and unhealthy dynamics
- Learn about ways to support survivors and advocate for safe relationships
Alongside this creative experience, we’re also providing information on violence prevention resources, including educational, to support interpersonal violence awareness and offer help to those in need.
Free Campus Rides on the Fast Facts Golf Cart
Jump on the Wellness Golf Cart for a free ride to class and achance to win big at trivia!
Round 1: Monday, October 8th
- Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
Round 2: Monday, October 19th
- Time: 1PM - 2PM
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
Location: Keep an eye out for us on campus!
Description:Catch a free ride to class on the Center for Campus Wellness golf cart! During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're offering students a ride to class and an opportunity to learn about ways to build strong relationships and support survivors of violence, harm, or abuse.
"Grow Together: Planting Seeds of Healthy Relationships Starts with Care"
Time:Wednesday, October 26th from 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Kahlert Village
Description: All are welcome! We will be giving participants their own succulent to decorate and make uniquely theirs.
As participants personalize their plant pots with words, phrases, stickers and illustrations, they'll have the opportunity to reflect on how they want their personal relationships to grow in healthy, positive, and supportive ways.
Just like succulents need care and attention to thrive, all types of relationships flourish in the same conditions.