Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is observed every October as a way to raise awareness, honor survivors, and remember those we have lost to violence.
Survivor Support Services observes DVAM by hosting events and collaborate with community partners as a way to engage the campus community in conversation, education, and learning related to domestic violence awareness and prevention.
All DVAM events are free. If you have questions or concerns, please contact survivoradvocacy@arizona.edu
Trauma Informed Meditation Circle
When: Thursday, October 8th, 6-7 PM
Where: Survivor Advocacy Center, 4th Floor of the Student Union Memorial Center
A guided group meditation to invite stillness and reflection. This meditation follows the satsang model – “sat” being the sanskrit word for truth and “sangha” meaning gathering or community. We will sit for 20 minutes then spend the remainder of the time journaling and processing.
Rooted Together
When: Thursday, October 22nd, 11am-1pm
Where: Lotus Lounge, 4th Floor of the Student Union Memorial Center
Join Survivor Advocacy for this crafting & connection event! Students will receive be able to decorate pots for quick-blooming flower seeds! Plant your sprouts with us and take them home to watch them grow along side you. Resources and a short presentation on Survivor Support will be provided along with all the crafting materials you need to participate.
Need Support?
Refer yourself or someone else to Survivor Support at any time. We offer free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, hazing, and any form of abuse.