Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness Events

Join us for a workshop put together by the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) and for special event on October 31st in conjunction with Trick or Reg’!

Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence, and Healthy Relationships Workshop!

Organized by the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC), this workshop will educate participants on defining intimate partner violence, signs of healthy relationships, and offer resources on domestic violence and how you can help.

Please RSVP no later than October 15 by 9:30 AM. Feel free to share with anyone who you know would be interested in attending! This event is open to faculty, staff, and students.

  • Date: October 15, 2024
  • Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Location: Nāulu Center – Conference Room

RSVP through the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/M223Gm2pQg9V1duK7

Seating is limited, walk ins are welcome provided seats are available on the day of the event.

Domestic Violence is Spooky!

Come down by the Naulu Center to take part in Domestic Violence Awareness Month! The Compliance Hui is hosting “Domestic Violence is Spooky” in conjunction with Trick Or Reg hosted by College Success Advisors! 

  • Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024.
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Location: Naulu Center inside and under the breezeway of Naulu Center
  • Event: Why should you attend?
    • Important information on healthy relationships and domestic and dating violence!
    • Domestic Violence activities!
      • Pledge of non-violence (see below to take the pledge)
      • Share your thoughts about “What Domestic Violence means to you…?”
    • Prize giveaways (gift cards, etc.)!
    • Hang out with friends!
  • Additional campus resource information on:
    • Mental Health
    • Disability
    • Title IX
    • Library

Let's take the pledge of Non-Violence

Pledge of Non-Violence

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence (DV) or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship with either a current and/or former partner. It is any form of maltreatment that takes place in a romantic relationship between adults or adolescents. IPV is identified into four types of violence according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  1. Physical Violence
  2. Sexual Violence
  3. Stalking
  4. Psychological Aggression
October is a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. You can visit ncadv.org for more information. 

October is the month that is dedicated to Domestic Violence awareness. The month allows a focus of values and actions to help navigate reality and bring forward the shared commitment survivor justice. 

  1. Domestic Violence is sometimes hard to identify.
  2. Some people fear the consequences of reporting their situation because of retaliation. 
  3. Some might fear for the safety of their children(s) well being.
  4. The fear of no one believing them because of the “role model” act their partner puts on. 
  5. Some people fear reporting due to the lack of financial stability without their partner. 

You can visit ncadv.org for more information. If you or someone you know is in need of help, here are some more resources: 

  1. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or visit www.thehotline.org
  2. Domestic Violence Action Center’s Helpline Oahu: 1-808-531-3771 or toll free at 1-800-690-6200
  3. Child & Family Services Domestic Abuse Hotline Oahu: 1-808-841-0822
  1. 1 in 15 children are exposed to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) each year and 90% of these children are eye witnesses to this violence.
  2. 1 in 5 children have been exposed to IPV in their lifetimes.
  3. Estimated 15.5 million live in households where physical IPV occurs.
  4. Children who witness IPV are at higher risk of becoming abusers or victims later in life.
  5. In the United States, more than four children die from child abuse and neglect daily, over 70% of these children are under three years of age, and approximately 3 million cases of child abuse are reported each year in the United States. 
  6. Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused in PIV. That’s over 10 million people a year. 
  7. According to the National Library of medicine, people in LGBTQ+ community experience IPV at a higher rate than cisgender peoples. 
  8. A review done by the Williams Institute showed that 30%-50% of Transgender individuals experience IPV. 
  9. In active duty women, more than 3 in every 10 (or 36%) report having experienced one or more types of IPV during their service.
  10.  Among those who ever experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner, more than 22% of female victims and 15% of male victims experienced some form of intimate partner violence for the first time between the ages of 11 and 17 years. 
  11. One in five female high school students reports being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner. 
  12. 11 million women and 5 million men experienced some form of IPV before the age 18. 
  13. A national survey of dating youth ages 12-18 indicates that more than 69% have experienced some kind of IPV.
  • UHWO Mental Health Services (uhwotalk@hawaii.edu or (808) 689-2661)
  • Title IX Office (bbaligad@hawaii.edu or (808) 689-2934)
  • UH Confidential Advocate (advocate@hawaii.edu
    or (808) 348-0432/(808) 341-4952)
  • Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) (uhwobit@hawaii.edu or (808) 689-2934)