UH System events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues (National Coalition on Domestic Violence). The University of Hawaiʻi System’s PAU (Prevention, Awareness, Understanding) Violence Program exists to inspire, educate, and empower students and campus communities to build safe living-learning environments, end interpersonal violence, and encourage holistic well-being in ways that are supportive, collaborative, student-centered, and strengths-based. Every campus has a PAU Violence program so reach out to your campus chairs with questions.

Below is a listing of DVAM events and workshops:

SYSTEMWIDE WORKSHOPS

Let’s Get REAL
Friday, October 13
1 – 2:15 p.m.
Register via this link

Participants who attend this training will be able to

Recognize the continuum of behaviors contributing to sexual and relationship violence
Empower themselves to develop the skills to be active bystanders
Act to intervene safely
Lead collectively toward a community that reflects a commitment to the safety of all its members against gender-based violence

Collaboration between Maui College, Kapiʻolani CC, and Honolulu CC
After the Fire: Disasters’ Impact on Families Dealing with Domestic Violence
Wednesday, October 25
3 – 4 p.m.
Registration Link: https://go.hawaii.edu/yrt

Hawaiʻi has experienced multiple disasters over the preceding few years. Whether it was a global pandemic or the fires in Lahaina, our community has dealt with the increased stress and strain these disasters caused. Unfortunately, we know that these stressors do not impact everyone equally. Research has documented that there is an increase in both the prevalence and severity of domestic violence, specifically targeted at women, after these events. Please join us for a discussion on how disasters, both natural and manmade, impact our ʻohana dealing with domestic violence so that we can better help our community heal.

HAWAIʻI CC

Let’s Get Real Workshop (Zoom)
Tuesday, October 3
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://go.hawaii.edu/yRs

Learn how to Recognize, Empower, Act, and Lead at this upcoming Let’s Get Real workshop. This workshop will help you learn the skills you need to help those around you who may be experiencing relationship violence.

It’s Our Kuleana Domestic Violence Summit
Organized by the Hawaiʻi CC Administration of Justice and Human Services Club
Friday, October 13
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hawaiʻi CC Manono Campus Cafeteria
Click here to register/RSVP

The Domestic Violence Summit is organized to provide awareness, education, and resources about the dynamics of domestic violence co-occurring with mental health, addictions, and more by bringing Hawaii CC students, community service providers, government agencies servicing victims, children, families impacted by domestic violence.

Clothesline Project (Website)
Monday, October 23
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hawai’i CC Manono Campus, Behind Bldg 379

A visual display that bears witness to the violence against women. Decorate a shirt to represent a message as a survivor, or to survivors of domestic violence.

Escalation Film Screening & Discussion (Trailer)
Tuesday, October 24
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Hawaiʻi CC Manono Campus, Kāneikeao, Bldg 379, Room 1

Brought to you by OneLove – a foundation that works with young people across the country to raise awareness about the warning signs of abuse and activates communities to work to change the statistics around relationship violence. This workshop will include a 40 minute film followed by a guided discussion.

KAPIʻOLANI CC

Safe Zone Training
Wednesday, October 11
Lama Library

In addition to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October is also the month we celebrate PRIDE in Hawaiʻi. Experts believe that domestic violence occurs in the LGBQT+ community with at least the same amount of frequency and severity as in the straight community. Society’s long history of marginalizing these communities can act as a barrier to LGBQT+ victims of domestic violence from seeking help from the police, legal and court systems for fear of discrimination or bias. The Safe Zone Program’s objective is for trained participants to utilize their gained knowledge and skills to foster a safe and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff to promote social justice in the University of Hawaiʻi System. The program establishes a network of support and visibility for LGBTQ+ equity by providing advocates with posters and materials to share as resources on their campus. This event is by invitation to students and employees.

Kapiʻolani Community College PAU Coalition Movie Night: Fried Green Tomatoes
Thursday, October 19
4 p.m.
Ohiʻa Cafeteria

Over 30 years after its release, the movie Fried Green Tomatoes remains a compelling story about a community together to protect the most vulnerable in their community. The owners and patrons of the Whistlestop Cafe come together to protect their little community from gender-based and racial violence by creating an oasis where everyone is treated with respect, dignity and kindness. It is also a story about the many different forms love can take and its incredible healing power. This event is open to students, faculty & staff. Watch the movie trailer.

KAUAʻI CC

Candlelight Vigil
Thursday, October 19
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church

Domestic Violence and the Effect on Children
Thursday, October 26
12 – 1 p.m.
Kauai Community College, TBD

LEEWARD CC

Scaring is Not Caring
A Resource Fair for DVAM
Thursday, October 19
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Waiʻanae Moku Common Area

Check out the resources and participate in the activities. Learn about the red flags and unhealthy signs of a relationship.

More info: IG: @lovepono

Live.Pono.Love.Pono Podcast
Stay tuned for new episodes in October!
Podcasts are featured on KTUH on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

UH MĀNOA

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 17
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Campus Center

Featuring on- and off-campus resources available for students. Sponsored by the Confidential Mānoa Advocate, Office of Title IX, and PAU Violence.

UH MAUI COLLEGE

Maui Men’s March Against Violence
Thursday, October 26
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
UH Maui College’s Great Lawn

The 4th Annual Maui Men’s March Against Violence will take place on October 26, 2023 at the UH Maui College Great Lawn. Welcome starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by a march at 12 p.m., and a rally at 12:30 p.m. All students, faculty, and staff welcome!