October: Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month was first observed in October 1987. In 1989, Congress passed Public Law 101-112, officially designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with similar legislation passed every month since. The SHARE: Education Team invites you to get involved in our education, prevention, and response efforts.

The following charts show the various types of abusive behaviors what may occur in a relationship. In contrast the Equality Wheel demonstrates the characteristics of healthy relationships based on respect, equality, choice, and accountability.

Power and Control Wheel

Power and Control Wheel for Relationship Abuse in LGBT Relationships

Online Abuse Wheel

Equality Wheel

2022 Events

DDVAM Tabling Event - Friday October 21st

Yoga as Healing Event - Tuesday October 25th

Past DVAM Programs

Learn how to identify the signs of dating and domestic violence and how to best support survivors, followed by an art session where we will be painting masks for Halloween!

DVAM Newsletters

2021-2022

October 5, 2021 - DVAM Week One Kickoff

October 17, 2021 - Indigenous Peoples' Day and Domestic Violence Awareness - Co-created by Stanford American Indian Organization (SAIO) & SHARE: Education Team

October 21, 2021 - DDVAM and Disability

October 25, 2021 - Filipina Community and Dating/Domestic Violence - Co-created by Gabriela@Stanford & SHARE: Education Team

November 3, 2021 - DDVAM Closing Newsletter

2020-2021

October 1, 2020 Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 5, 2020 Covid-19's Impact on Dating/Domestic Violence

October 12, 2020 Indigenous Communities and Dating/Domestic Violence - Co-created by Stanford American Indian Organization (SAIO) & SHARE: Education Team

October 20, 2020 Providing Support to Survivors and Taking Collective Action