ASAP Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Everyone has a story and every person makes a difference
Recognized throughout the month of October
Clothesline Project Display
Date: Friday, September 27 – Friday, November 1, 2024
Location: Hall of Governors and D Wing Atrium
The Clothesline Project started in Cape Cod, MA in 1990 to address the issue of gender-based violence. The display features shirts designed by victims/survivors of violence as well as by supportive friends and family. The shirts hang side-by-side on a clothesline as testimony to the prevalence of gender-based violence and to “Break the Silence” synonymous with this type of abuse. Hosted in collaboration with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.
Resource Fair in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Hall of Governors
An interactive event where our Jaguar community can connect with local agencies sharing information about resources and opportunities to help. A panel discussion concerning how to help individuals in a domestic violent situation will occur from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Wear purple to the event to show support for survivors and those who lost to violence. Free and open to the public.
Resource Table Events
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: D Wing Main Atrium
Join members of Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse to discuss resources.
Date: Wednesday October 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: D Wing Main Atrium
Join members of the Crisis Center of South Suburbia to discuss resources.
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#PURPLETHURSDAY- Jaguars in Purple
Every Thursday in October Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
We all have a role in promoting healthy relationships and building a healthy Governors State University community. Join us in purple every Thursday in October to honor survivors and those lost to domestic violence. Make a statement and post photos of yourself in your purple gear and a message of support for survivors using #PurpleThursday, Instagram @gsuwellness.
Clothesline Project Tee Shirt Making Event
Date: Wednesday October 9, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: D Wing Main Atrium
Come and join us as we make tee shirts that break the silence in the fight to end domestic violence. Donated shirts will be added to GovState's Clothesline Project Display.
Silent Witness Statue Display
Date: Friday, September 27 – Friday, November 1, 2024
Location: D Wing Atrium
The Silent Witness Exhibit helps educate the community about domestic violence. Each silhouette in the exhibit represents a real person or animal who lost their life to domestic violence. Sponsored by Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse and the Crisis Center of South Suburia.
For questions and more information, please email jgrange3@govst.edu