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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
Below is a listing of the most up-to-date events taking place around the country during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To skip to the listing of events in your state, please click on your state link below:
Delaware - District of Columbia - Hawaii - Florida - Indiana - Iowa - Minnesota - Nevada - Ohio - Utah - West Virginia
If your state is not listed, you can contact the domestic violence coalition in your state or a local program in your community for more information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities taking place in your area.
| Date | Time | Locaton/Address | Event/Activity Details | Contact for More Information | |
| Delaware | Oct. 16 | 12:000-12:30 PM | DE State Federation of Women’s Clubs - Society Security Bldg, Loockerman St, Dover, DE | Supporting Community Based Domestic Violence Programs |
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| Oct. 18 | 9:00 AM | The Chase Center on the Riverfront, 81 Jutison Street, Wilmington, DE | Girlfriends! Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast featuring Carolyn Thomas | ||
| Oct. 18 | 6:00- 10:00 PM | Modern Maturity Center, Dover, DE | People’s Place Annual Halloween Rock N’ Roll Gala & Silent Auction | ||
| Oct. 20-24 | Cape Henlopen High School | ENOUGH – Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Curriculum – as part of the YWCA National Week Without Violence | www.ywcade.org | ||
| Oct. 21 | 12:00- 1:30 PM | Hotel du Pont, 11th & Market Streets, Wilmington, DE | The Purple Ribbon Event 2008 Guest Speaker: Jane Randel, VP of Corporate Communications, Liz Claiborne Inc. AND presentation of DCADV’s Vision of Peace Award to Willia.m. R. Allan, President, Verizon Delaware (RSVP by October 14th) |
www.dcadv.org | |
| Oct. 24 | 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM | Virden Center, Lewes, DE | Conference on Stalking: Speaker, Mike Napier, FBI (Retired) | ||
| Oct. 26 | 12:00-4:00 PM | Trabant Center, University of Delaware, Newark | University of Delaware Haircutting Fundraising Event | ||
| Oct. 28 |
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The Duncan Center, 500 W. Loockerman St, Dover, DE | Promoting Safe & Respectful Relationships: Tools for Moving Beyond Domestic Violence Intervention | ||
| Oct. 29 | 5:30-7:30 PM | Christiana Hilton, 100 Continental Drive, Newark, DE | Call Back Your Power with Chris Sopa. Benefits the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence | www.news4women.org/ | |
| Nov. 7 | 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM |
Dover Police Department, Dover, DE | Conference to address Delaware’s coordinated effort to assist victims of stalking | ||
| Oct. 12-18 | YWCA Week Without Violence | www.ywca.org | |||
| Oct. 21 | 12:00-1:30 PM | 740 15th Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC | Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence: What's the Connection? | www.abanet.org/domviol | |
| Oct. 21 | 6:00-8:00 PM | Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street NW, Washington, DC | Open Mic Night: Raise Your Voice Against Intimate Partner Violence |
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| Oct. 26 | 1:00 PM | 24th Street Park & Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA | De-Feet Domestic Violence 5 Mile Walk | ||
| Oct. 27 | 6:00 PM | Circuit Court on Main Street, Bel Air, MD | Candlelight Vigil | ||
| Oct. 29 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Teleconference | Providing Legal Assistance to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Victims of Domestic Violence | www.abanet.org/domviol | |
| Oct. 30 | National Museum of Crime and Punishment | Purple Thursday Domestic Violence Awareness Day | |||
Hawaii |
Oct. 1-31 | Oahu-Schofield Barracks/Fort Shafter | Clothesline Project and Silent Witness Displays at Schofield Barracks/Fort Shafter | Army Community Services | |
| Oct. 13-17 | Oahu-Hickam Mental Health Flight | An Empty Place at the Table | Air Force Family Advocacy | ||
| Oct. 15 | 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM |
Oahu-Fort Shafter | Fort Shafter Food Drive | Army Community Services | |
| Oct. 16 | 8:00 AM | Oahu-Schofield Barracks | Schofield Barracks Food Drive | Army Community Services | |
| Oct. 17 | Oahu-Hoohulili Srvc Provider Fest (Nanakuli) | Clothesline Project | Domestic Violence Action Center | ||
| Oct. 17 | 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
Maui-Maui Community College | Maui Training Collaborative Domestic Violence Training | Parents and Children Together | |
| Oct. 23 | Oahu-Army | Empty Place at the Table Display | Army Community Services | ||
| Oct. 23 | Ohana Ola O Kahumana Waianae | Clothesline Project | Domestic Violence Action Center | ||
| Oct. 28-29 | 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM |
Oahu-Ala Moana Hotel | Working Together to Support Silent Voices: Community Collaboration for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | ||
| TBA | Lanai Vigil | Women Helping Women | |||
| All month | Oahu-University of Hawaii Manoa | Clothing and cellular phone drive | UH Monoa Women's Center | ||
Florida |
Oct. 2-24 | Florida State University, Strozier Library | Wireless Clothesline Project | Refuge House | |
| Oct. 3-17 | Tilghman House Gallery, 324 Silent River Street, Palatka | "Silent No More: Out of the Darkness" 2008 art show | |||
| Oct. 14 | Jenkins Hyundai Community Awareness Day with HOPE Family Services | ||||
| Oct. 14 | 9:00 AM | 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B, Viera | Women's Resource Fair and "Steps Against DV" Walk | ||
| Oct. 15 | 6:30-9:00 PM | Human Services Center (Old Bainbridge & Tharp Street), Tallahassee | Film Festival: "The Crisis in Masculinity" - showing Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes | Refuge House | |
| Oct. 15 | Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program of West Pasco, DVAM Appreciation Luncheon | ||||
| Oct. 16 | 8:00 AM | Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SW Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie | SafeSpace, Inc. 5th Annual Domestic Violence Summit | SafeSpace, Inc. | |
| Oct. 16 | 2:00 PM | Edison Community College, Naples | Healthy Relationships (for students at Edison Community College) | ||
| Oct. 16-19 | Southern Women's Show | ||||
| Oct. 17 | Savannah Center, The Villages |
Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc. 12th Annual Domestic Violence Luncheon | |||
| Oct. 17 | Central Florida Community College | Children and DV Conference | Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center | ||
| Oct. 17 | When Love Hurts: Community Action Ends Abuse | Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center | |||
| Oct. 18 | Central Florida Community College | Domestic Violence and Mental Health | Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center | ||
| Oct. 18 | 8:00 AM | R & O Equestrian Park in Lafayette County | Ride for Refuge House | Refuge House | |
| Oct. 18 | 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM |
The Salvation Army Core Community Center, 2601 S. Hwy. 77, Lynn Haven | Salvation Army Domestic Violence Center of Panama City "Calendar Party" | Salvation Army | |
| Oct. 18 | West Lawn of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills | Clothesline Project, Solutions | |||
| Oct. 19 | Unitarian Church | Dynamics of Domestic Violence | Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center | ||
| Oct. 20 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Cut Out Domestic Violence (training for salon professionals) | |||
| Oct. 21 | 11:30 AM | Harborview Center, Downtown Clearwater | The Haven of RCS Annual Faces of Domestic Violence Lunch | ||
| Oct. 21 | UCF Titusville Campus | Invisible Victims Display (all day) | |||
| Oct. 22 | 6:30-9:00 PM | Human Services Center (Old Bainbridge & Tharp Street), Tallahassee | Film Festival: "The Crisis in Masculinity" - showing Wrestling With Manhood: Boys, Bullying & Battering | Refuge House | |
| Oct. 23 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | "Silence Hides Violence" | |||
| Oct. 23 | Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program of West Pasco, 4th Annual Speak Out (closed event) | ||||
| Oct. 23 | Gift of Peace Breakfast | ||||
| Oct. 23 | 12th Annual Candlelight Vigil | ||||
| Oct. 24 | 5:30-9:00 PM | FSU Law School Rotunda | Rhyme Against Domestic Violence, presented by Refuge House and Black on Black Rhyme | Refuge House | |
| Oct. 25 | 9:00 AM | Palmetto at Sutton Park | HOPE 5K Awareness Walk: "Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence" | ||
| Oct. 25 | 9:00 AM | Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, 2139 Main Street, Sarasota | Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence Awareness Walk | ||
| Oct. 25 | 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM |
Germain BMW, 11286 Tamiami Trail North, Naples | Strut Your Mutt Halloween Pet Costume Event | ||
| Oct. 26 | 7:30 AM | 10th Annual SAFEWALK-RUN 5K | www.womenindistress.org | ||
| Oct. 27 | 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM |
Elderly Abuse Training | |||
| Oct. 27 | 2:00-7:00 PM | Children's March on Main | |||
| Oct. 29 | 6:30-9:00 PM | Human Services Center (Old Bainbridge & Tharp Street), Tallahassee | Film Festival: "The Crisis in Masculinity" - showing I Am A Man: Black Masculinity in America | Refuge House | |
| Oct. 30 | Ocala Library | Domestic Violence Panel | Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center | ||
| Oct. 30 | Panel discussion: Community Awareness Ends Abuse" | Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center | |||
| All month | Hernando County | Traveling Clothesline Project | |||
| All month | Purple Ribbon Campaign with Hubbard House in conjunction with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | Hubbard House | |||
Indiana |
Oct. 14 | 5:00-8:00 PM | Elwood Morrisett Center | Madison County Health Coalition Health Fair | Alternatives |
| Oct. 15 | Christian Theological Center | Not To Believers Like Us and IPPVID (conference on domestic violence for faith leaders) | IPPVID | ||
| Oct. 15 | 4:00-7:00 PM | Hoosier Woods, the Oaks and Westvale | MCADV Neighborhood Walks | Alternatives | |
| Oct. 16 | 7:00-10:00 AM | Paramount Ballroom | Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Breakfast - Alternatives 30th Anniversary Celebration | Alternatives | |
| Oct. 21 | 4:00-7:00 PM | Elwood | Elwood Pizza Hut Fundraiser | Alternatives | |
| Oct. 21-22 | Marriott East, 21st & Shadeland | ICADV Fall Conference | www.violenceresource.org | ||
| Oct. 22 | 5:30 PM | Marriott East, 21st & Shadeland | Empowerment Awards | www.violenceresource.org | |
| Oct. 23 | 7:00-9:00 PM | Columbus Community Church, 2850 North Marr Road, Columbus | Youth Ministry Training | Turning Point | |
| Oct. 27 | 6:00-9:00 PM | Yes Cinema, 280 Common Mall, Columbus | Movie: "Tumbleweeds" | Turning Point | |
| Oct. 28 | 6:00-8:00 PM | Madison Park Church of God | MCADV Awareness Dinner | Alternatives | |
| Oct. 28 | 12:00-1:00 PM | The Holiday Inn, Columbus | Turning Point Domestic Violence Services Annual Report to the Community | Turning Point | |
| Nov. 3 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Bartholomew County Library Conference Room | Cut It Out Domestic Violence Training for Hair Stylists | ||
| All month | Silent Witness Displays | ||||
Iowa |
Oct. 14 | 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM |
Iowa Western Community College, Creston | Iowa Voices Project, traveling photography exhibit | www.icadv.org |
| Oct. 16 | Council Bluffs | Iowa Voices Project, traveling photography exhibit | www.icadv.org | ||
| Oct. 21 | Waldorf College, Forest City |
Iowa Voices Project, traveling photography exhibit | www.icadv.org | ||
| Oct. 23 | 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
Indian Hills Community College (in the Pitt), Ottumwa | Iowa Voices Project, traveling photography exhibit | www.icadv.org | |
| Oct. 28 | 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
Iowa Central Community College (Ace Building), Ft. Dodge |
Iowa Voices Project, traveling photography exhibit | www.icadv.org | |
| Oct. 30 | Sioux Center | Iowa Voices Project, traveling photography exhibit | www.icadv.org | ||
Minnesota |
Oct. 15 | Media Release on Statewide Teen Essay Contest |
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| Oct. 22-24 | Annual Conference and 30th Anniversary Celebration | ||||
Nevada |
Oct. 4-Nov. 1 | Ethos Gallery, North Lake Tahoe | Gallery Benefit | Tahoe Women's Services | |
| Oct. 16 | 6:00 PM | Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas | Interfatih Candlelight Vigil | TADC/Safe Nest | |
| Oct. 24 | 11:30 AM | Rio-All Suite Resort, Las Vegas |
25th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Luncheon | TADC/Safe Nest | |
| Oct. 24 | 6:00 PM | Fuji Park Exhibit Hall (Carson City Fairgrounds), 601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City | Cow Country Ball | VARN | |
| Oct. 25 | 5:00-8:00 PM | Highland Park (Water Canyon), Winnemucca | Day of Unity (live entertainment, speakers and BBQ) | ||
| Oct. 17 | 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM |
20th Anniversary Luncheon & Continuning Legal Education Training | www.odvn.org | ||
Utah |
Oct. 13-17 | West Valley City Hall Lobby | Silent Witnesses Display | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 14 | 5:30 PM | Corner of 3500 South and 2700 West (at Starbucks) | West Valley City Candlelight Vigil | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 18 | 9:45 AM- 1:00 PM |
Dixon Middle School, 750 W 200 N, Provo | Utah County Domestic Violence Coalition conference | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 19 | 6:00 PM | Salt Lake City and County Building (451 South State Street) | YWCA Week Without Violence, A Day of Remembrance | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 20 | The Gathering Place, Gardner Village | Utah Domestic Violence Council Annual Family Violence Prevention Awards | www.udvc.org | ||
| Oct. 20 | 5:00-9:00 PM | Hollywood Connection (217 South Decker Lane Drive), West Valley City | YWCA Week Without Violence, Keeping Our Families Safe | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 21 | 6:00 PM | YWCA of Salt Lake City | YWCA Week Without Violence, Through My Eyes: Experiences With Violence opening reception | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 22 | 7:30 AM | YWCA of Salt Lake City | YWCA Week Without Violence, Community Collaboration Public Official of the Year Breakfast | ||
| Oct. 22 | 12:00 PM | Salt Lake City Public Library (210 E 400 South, 4th Floor) | YWCA Brown Bag Luncheon | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 23 | 6:00 PM | Salt Lake City Area Domestic Violence Coalition Peace on Earth Awards |
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| Oct. 23 | 6:30 PM | Broadway Theatre, 111 E 300 South | YWCA Week Without Violence, Creating Inclusive Communities - screening of the film, "It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in Schools" | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 24 | 11:00 AM | Unity Center, 1385 S 900 West, Glenndale | YWCA Week Without Violence, Gun Violence Prevention | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 25 | 8:00 AM | Murray City Park | Annual 5K Walk/Run to Prevent Dating Violence | www.udvc.org | |
| Oct. 25 | Nobrow, 315 E 300 South | YWCA Week Without Violence, Neighbors Supporting Neighbors | www.udvc.org | ||
| Oct. 30 | Richfield | Luncheon with a Legislator | www.udvc.org | ||
West Virginia |
Oct. 23 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Charleston Marriott Town Center | WVCADV 9th Annual Purple Ribbon Awards Ceremony | www.wvcadv.org |
| All month | Statewide | Light the Window Campaign: light a purple candle in your window to show support | www.wvcadv.org |
