Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a nationally recognized event that began in October 1987, alongside the launch of the first national toll-free hotline for victims and survivors. In 1989 Congress designated the month officially for the first time. During October, advocates, educators, survivors, and loved ones and community come together to raise awareness and learn more about domestic violence with the goal of ending abuse for all and for good. You can learn more about national campaign efforts and more through resources such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

During October, the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech works with interns and volunteers as well as various campus and community partners to educate our community about topics like supporting survivors, local resources, bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and more. We know that domestic and dating violence occurs in our communities and happens to college students.
Self-Care Series for Women of Color
Join us for the final session of this self-care series. Hokie Wellness will be hosting a virtual session on Zoom to help you assess your current coping skills, develop school-life balance, and create a realistic self-care plan.
 
Sept. 29 | 1PM | Zoom
Self-Care or Treat Yo' Self
Creating Supportive Communities: Empowering Survivors at Work
Hokie Wellness, the Office for Equity and Accessibility, and the Women’s Center are teaming up to bring important conversations to campus. We will discuss how we can all play a role in this important work will include talking through scenarios, answering questions, and sharing information and resources focused on how you can help if you are concerned that a friend or colleague is experiencing abuse.

Join us in Newman Library Multipurpose Room on Monday, October 4th at 12pm. 
From Hitchcock High to the NFL:
I Am Michael Sam
Help us kick of LGBTQ+ History Month with Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL. This virtual event will take place Tuesday, October 5th at 6pm EST.

Join us by using the following link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89316865776

This event is co-sponsored by: Virginia Tech Athletics, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, the Black Cultural Center, Women's and Gender Studies, the Women's Center, the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention, and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center
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