October: Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Dating & Domestic Violence (DDVAM) 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 for Relationship Abuse in LGBT Relationships
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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
2019-2020
October 7, 2019 Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 14, 2019 Disability and Dating/Domestic Violence
October 21, 2019 LGBTQ+ Communities and Dating/Domestic Violence
October 28, 2019 Supporting Survivors of Dating/Domestic Violence
Online Resources
INCITE! Gender Violence & Race
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
National Domestic Violence Hotline