Elizabethtown College is honoring National Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DDVAM) with a series of initiatives and events throughout October, presented by the Office of Title IX.
In 1989, Congress passed Public Law 101-112, officially designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims.
Throughout the month, the Etown campus community is encouraged to participate in awareness initiatives and attend events that help to raise awareness.
#LoveDoesntHurt Campaign | Throughout October
Participate in our campus-wide “Love Doesn’t Hurt” campaign throughout the month of October by posting a picture or video of yourself and talking about what love means to you using the hashtag #LoveDoesntHurt.
Framed quote graphics with photos of student leaders accompanying quotes about what does or does not define a healthy relationship.
Leffler Chapel Lights | Throughout October
Starting on October 1, the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center tower lights will be switched to purple in honor of DDVAM.
Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Resource Table | Monday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | BSC Concourse
Visit the Office of Title IX’s/Student Life’s resource table in the BSC Concourse to learn about what resources are available for students, faculty, and staff affected by Dating and Domestic Violence. Participants will also be given the opportunity to take the #LoveDoesntHurt Pledge.
Crafts and Conversations| Every Wednesday at 4 p.m. | Bird Cage, BSC
Join the Office of Title IX every Wednesday throughout October for a special edition of Crafts and Convos in honor of DDVAM.
- Oct. 5 – Affirmation Coloring
- Oct.12 – Paint-A-Mini Pumpkin
- Oct.19 – Design-A-Planter
- Oct. 26 – Kindness Rocks
Silent Witness Display | Oct. 17 through 21 | Bowers Center
Stop by the Bowers Center Lower Lounge beginning on Monday, Oct. 17 to visit the traveling Silent Witness display and learn more about the effects of domestic violence. Resources, information, and personal stories will be available. The display is brought to campus by Lancaster General Hospital Social Work Department.
Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Day (#PurpleThursday) | Thursday, Oct. 20Help raise awareness for DDVAM by wearing purple – a color that symbolizes survival, courage, and peace – for #PurpleThursday, which is observed nationally on Thursday, Oct. 20!