October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In 1989, Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. MUSC seeks to support survivors, remember victims, and raise awareness about intimate partner violence (IPV) throughout the year, but also specifically in October with events and educational programs.

To learn about resources available to victims and survivors of IPV, as well as resources for those working with those impacted by IPV, please visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website or the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault website. Additional on-campus and community resources are also available on MUSC's Title IX page.

Please mark your calendars for the following events occurring on campus, virtually, and in the community:

 

• Purple Pinwheel Display
  October 1-31, 2024
  Charleston Medical District Greenway
  We honor the lives of those lost to domestic violence in South Carolina during the past year by displaying purple pinwheels. 
  
  
• My Sister's House Speak Up Challenge: 31 Days of Support
  October 1-31, 2024
  Virtual
  My Sister's House has created a month-long social media challenge to build issue awareness, healthy relationship behaviors, and stronger safety networks. Participate virtually on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or internally with your group, organization, school, or company!
  
  

• Domestic Violence Awareness News Conference
  October 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  MUSC Basic Science Building, 173 Ashley Avenue, Room BS329-500
  
  

• Evening with the Author
  October 10, 2024
  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  Join debut novelist Jill Shtulman, author of Lost in a Masquerade from Palmetto Publishing, for an evening of intimate conversation on how current authors, artists, and creators influence cultural awareness of relationship violence through their work. Please RSVP to receive location details and conversation guide.
  
  

• #PurpleThursday
  October 17, 2024
  Our favorite day of #DVAM #PurpleThursday
  Wear Purple to show MUSC's support for survivors and our commitment to ending violence. Share photos of your team participating in #PurpleThursday on social media.
  
  

• Clothesline Memorial for Victims of Domestic Violence
  October 17, 2024
  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  MUSC Horseshoe, 171 Ashley Avenue
  Please visit the clothesline memorial in the Horseshoe, where clothes will be displayed to honor the lives lost in South Carolina to intimate partner violence during the past year. Members of the MUSC Advocacy Program and Forensic Nursing team will be available to answer questions.
  
  
• 5 to Survive: 5K Run and Memorial Walk
  October 19, 2024
  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  Wannamaker Park
  Join My Sister's House annual 5K Run/Walk and Memorial Mile Walk to show support for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. This is a family-friendly event. Register and learn more here.
  
  

• Webinar and Q&A with Chief Deputy John Guard
  October 22, 2024
  12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
  Virtual
  Turning Frustration into Fuel: Unified Solutions for Domestic Violence Intervention. Learn about the history of law enforcement response to domestic violence, key factors during investigations, weaknesses of the traditional law enforcement response, frustrations experienced by allied professionals, and strategies offenders use to exploit gaps in the criminal justice system.
  
  
• My Sister's House DV Resource Roundtable and Town Hall
  October 24, 2024
  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Downtown Charleston
  The session discussion will explore ways employers and organizations can support those affected by intimate partner abuse through dedicated resources and policies. Join Lowcountry stakeholders from all sectors for this dynamic discussion of actionable opportunities to develop, implement, and improve critical policies to strengthen workplace support for victims of domestic violence. Attendees will receive a free, comprehensive resource guide to continue considering the application of session learnings within their organizations.
  
  
• Day of Giving
  October 24, 2024
  Participate in SCADVASA's Spark the Change fundraising campaign to help break the cycle of violence for survivors, families, and in your own local community.